James Harden in a Los Angeles Clippers uniform raising his hand after scoring, alongside a Charlotte Hornets defender, during Harden’s 55-point franchise-record performance.

James Harden Drops Clippers Franchise-Record 55 in Win Over Hornets

November 23, 2025•1 min read

James Harden turned back the clock and delivered a masterpiece — a Clippers franchise-record 55 points — powering Los Angeles to a 131-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Harden was simply unstoppable, scoring 27 points in the first half and hitting an incredible 11-of-14 from three, a shooting display that reminded the league exactly who “The Beard” is.

The Clippers snapped a three-game losing skid, improving to 5-1 with Harden in control. Even without Kawhi Leonard, who missed his 10th game due to injury, LA found their rhythm behind Harden’s elite passing, high-IQ shotmaking, and relentless pace.

While Charlotte battled behind rookie Ken Knoweppel’s 26 points, the Hornets ultimately had no answer for Harden’s nuclear shooting night.

On the other side of the NBA, Detroit extended their win streak to 12, Milwaukee fell, and Orlando’s Franz Wagner dropped 37 as the Magic took down New York.

But the night belongs to Harden — a 36-year-old veteran proving he still has superstar fire in him.

This game wasn’t just a win.
It was a warning.

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