Harden scores 50 points, Clippers defeat Pistons 123-115

James Harden scored 50 points in his first game with the Clippers, leading them to a 123-115 victory over the Detroit Pistons. This marked Harden's 24th career 50-point game and the first for the Clippers since 2018. Harden's performance included 23 points in the first quarter. Bogdan Bogdanovic added 23 points, while Ivica Zubac contributed 22 points and 11 rebounds. The Clippers played without Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 37 points and 10 assists. Despite shooting 52%, Detroit's two-game win streak ended, while the Clippers snapped a three-game losing streak.