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(Highlights from NBA's YT Channel) Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, provided 12 assists, and grabbed nine

James Harden of the LA Clippers attempts to escape the defensive pressure from the Pistons' Dennis Schröder. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine As Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, sat courtside with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, All-Star guard James Harden, who had been struggling in recent games, found his rhythm and erupted for 50 points, leading the LA Clippers to a 123-115 victory over the Detroit Pistons. The Clippers had dropped three consecutive games and six of their last seven on the road following their collapse against Phoenix on Tuesday. This made Harden's vintage performance particularly timely, especially with Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Jones Jr., and Norman Powell sidelined due to injuries. Harden scored 23 of his points in the first quarter, making it the fourth instance this season where he scored 20 points or more in a single quarter. Harden showcased nearly all his signature moves, drawing fouls on several 3-point attempts in the first quarter. He successfully made 6 out of 13 three-point shots. Avoiding midrange shots, he matched his season-high with eight field goals in the paint. Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 23 points and Ivica Zubac scored 22 points along with 11 rebounds for the Clippers, who were playing on the second night of consecutive games. Clippers center Ivica Zubac takes a shot over the Pistons' Isaiah Stewart during their matchup at the Intuit Dome on March 5, 2025. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine. Cade Cunningham scored 37 points and contributed 10 assists for the Pistons, who experienced only their second loss in 12 games. They are set to visit Golden State on Saturday, March 8. Even with the victory, the Clippers remain in 8th place in the Western Conference standings and are set to host New York on Friday, March 7th. The game begins at 7:30 PST. CLIPPERS SINGLE GAME HOME TICKETS

Jordan Clarkson from the Utah Jazz goes for a layup as Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac from the Clippers look on. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine. The LA Clippers returned to their winning ways, snapping their three-game losing streak by dominating the Utah Jazz with a score of 130-110. Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac each scored 26 points. The Croatian center was nearly unstoppable, hitting 13 out of 16 shots and adding 15 rebounds, completing another double-double performance. Recently selected for his 11th All-Star appearance, James Harden scored 23 points and distributed the rock well by delivering a season-high 17 assists. Jordan Clarkson had a strong start, netting 14 of his 24 points in the first quarter. The Jazz made 8 of 18 three-pointers in that quarter but only connected on 9 of 25 for the remainder of the game. Utah had 20 turnovers, which led to 24 points for the Clippers. Keyonte George added 21 points coming off the bench, and Johnny Juzang scored 19. Mr. Double-double Ivica Zubac of the LA Clippers takes his place in the low post while Oscar Tshiebwe and Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz are on defense. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine. UP NEXT: GRIZZLIES @ CLIPPERS on Wednesday, Feb 12 @7:30 PST JAZZ @ LAKERS on Monday, Feb 10 @7:30 PST CLIPPERS SINGLE HOME GAME TICKETS DOWNLOAD THE INTUIT DOME APP

Suffocating defense. Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers is guarded by Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam of the Pacers. Photo by Nicholai Roska from Tangent Zine. After an impressive first quarter with a team score of 42 points, the LA Clippers saw their 22-point lead vanish in the second quarter, then saw themselves falling behind by 13 in the third, and despite a late rally, ultimately lost to the Indiana Pacers with a final score of 119-112. Gradually integrating himself into the team with restricted minutes, Kawhi Leonard played a season-high 33 minutes in a losing effort, scoring 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter. Ivica Zubac achieved another double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds, while James Harden contributed 22 points, nine assists, and six rebounds. Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam defends against the Clippers' Norman Powell. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine. Pascal Siakam led the charge for the Pacers as the All Star from Cameroon recorded a double-double with 33 points and 11 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin contributed 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Tyrese Haliburton netted 9 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter, finishing the game with 8 assists and 4 steals. The Pacers' defense stifled the Clippers, causing 19 turnovers, which Indiana turned into an impressive 32 points. The Clippers are looking to break their three-game losing streak against the Utah Jazz on Saturday at Intuit Dome, with the game set to begin at 7:30 PM PST. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers will be visiting the LA Lakers on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena at 1 PM PST. CLIPPERS SINGLE GAME HOME TICKETS DOWNLOAD THE INTUIT DOME APP

All hail the King. LeBron James finished with a team-high 26 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds in a 122-97 win over the Clippers. Photo by Nicholai Roska of Tangent Zine As the recently acquired Laker Luka Doncic observed from the sidelines, the LA Lakers appeared revitalized, overpowering the Clippers with a 122-97 victory at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Luka's presence alone served as a source of motivation, with the team in purple and gold fully committed from start to finish. They were aggressive in their offense, amassing 73 points by halftime and leading the Clippers by as much as 31 points. LeBron James was a masterpiece in action, setting the tempo that ignited a 10-0 run in the first quarter. The King concluded the game with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 steals, while both Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves contributed 20 points each. Clipper stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden struggled, shooting a combined 6-23 from the field and 1-7 from three-point range. Coach Ty Lue shared his disappointment post-game: "We’re just not getting off to good starts. We’re not locking in defensively. Allowing 45 points in the first quarter is simply too much. We need to take pride in our defense." Norman Powell contributed 20 points for the Clippers (28-22), who have now lost their last two games in a row and trail the fifth-place Lakers (29-19) by two games in the West. Up Next: Clippers vs Pacers, Wednesday, Feb 6 at 7:30 PM PST Lakers vs Warriors, Feb 6 at 7:00 PM PST

Photo by Nicholai Rhiz of Tangent Zine The reigning NBA champions, the Celtics, are also without its

Highlights from NBA's YT channel On the road and down by 20 points with 10 minutes remaining in the third Highlights from NBA's YT Channel Meanwhile out east, Tyrese Haliburton and company demolished the short-staffed They simply could not stop the scorching hot Pacers who made NBA playoff history by shooting 67.1% from

Harden, known as The Beard, also made history by surpassing Dominique Wilkins for 15th place on the NBA's Due to the NBA's rescheduling and postponements caused by the LA fires, they will play five games next

An unforgettable night. Giannis Antetokounmpo (L) and James Harden (R) delivered a spectacular performance during their game at the Intuit Dome on January 25, 2025. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine. Heading into Saturday's game, the Milwaukee Bucks were on a roll with five straight wins, while the Clippers seemed worn out after playing their fifth game in just seven days. Giannis Antetokounmpo and company were feeling pretty confident since the Clippers hadn't managed to beat them since April Fool's Day 2022. James Harden of the Clippers is swarmed by Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez and Andre Jackson Jr. Photo by Nicholai Roska of Tangent Zine. However, James Harden had different intentions. The Beard exploded with 40 points, scoring 17 in the third quarter, to guide the Clippers to a 127-117 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Norman Powell of the Clippers maneuvers past Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine. Norman Powell stayed aggressive throughout the night and ended the game with 33 points, while Ivica Zubac maintained his status as a double-double machine, contributing 12 points and 10 rebounds. Ivica Zubac of the Clippers is fouled by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Photo by Nicholai Roska of Tangent Zine Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 36 points and 13 rebounds, converting 11 out of 13 free throws. Meanwhile, Damian Lillard recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, successfully making 16 of 17 free throws. Giannis Antetokounmpo effortlessly navigates through the Clippers defense. Photo by Nicholai Roska of Tangent Zine. Giannis Antetokounmpo is seen warming up before the game against the LA Clippers. Photo by Nicholai Roska of Tangent Zine Damian Lillard takes a shot over Terance Mann from the LA Clippers. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine. Trailing by as much as 11 points, the elite Clippers defense intensified in the second half, trapping the Bucks offense and compelling them to commit 13 turnovers including five in the fourth quarter. In a tightly contested game featuring 14 lead changes and 17 ties, the Clippers exhibited perfection from the free-throw line, converting all 28 of their attempts for a flawless 100% success rate. UP NEXT: The Bucks will travel to Utah on Monday, while the Clippers begin a four-game road trip starting with Phoenix on January 27 Monday night.

Amir Coffey of the LA Clippers goes for a dunk as LeBron James and Derrick Jones Jr. look on. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine Facing their LA rivals for the first time in front of a full crowd of 17,927 at the Intuit Dome, the LA Clippers established control early through solid defensive pressure and steady effort, leading by as much as 26 points and ultimately securing a 116-102 victory over the LA Lakers. Norman Powell maintained his all-star level play, topping the Clippers with 22 points. Both James Harden and Ivica Zubac contributed 21 points apiece. Zubac continues to be a strong force in the paint, grabbing 21 rebounds and outshining Lakers all-star Anthony Davis, who missed 9 out of his 14 shots. Playing under a team-imposed minutes restriction that prevented him from playing in the fourth quarter, Kawhi Leonard made the most of his 24 minutes on the court. The Klaw scored 19 points on 13 attempts and reached a milestone by surpassing the 14,000-point mark. The game against the Lakers is likely his best performance since returning after missing 34 games this season due to right knee inflammation. Clippers center Ivica Zubac shoots over the Lakers' Rui Hachimura as LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard look on. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine. Lebron James scored 25 points and provided 11 assists for the Lakers, while Rui Hachimura contributed 19 points. In his comeback after sitting out a game due to plantar fasciitis, Anthony Davis recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds. Due to schedule adjustments caused by the LA wildfire, the Clippers are set to play five games this week. They will compete against the Chicago Bulls at the Intuit Dome on Monday, January 20, at 7:30 PST. CLIPPERS SINGLE HOME GAME TICKETS DOWNLOAD THE INTUIT DOME APP