The Los Angeles Clippers (22-17) completely overwhelmed the Brooklyn Nets (14-27), handing them a humiliating 126-67 defeat on January 16.
Los Angeles Clippers Top Performers:
James Harden: 21 PTS | 6 REB | 11 AST | 49.7 FPS
Harden has been a consistent offensive force, with only one subpar scoring performance in his last twelve games. He also passed Dominique Wilkins for 15th place on the NBA all-time scoring list. His overall production has been impressive, but it’s his defensive stats that stand out.
Ivica Zubac: 11 PTS | 9 REB | 4 AST | 31.8 FPS
Zubac has been a dominant force on both ends of the floor. He only had one poor scoring game in his last 14 and has grabbed 11+ rebounds in 10 games, never dipping below seven during that span.
Norman Powell: 18 PTS | 3 3PT | 3 STL | 28.2 FPS
Powell continues to light it up. He averaged 26.0 points, 3.7 threes, and 5 rebounds in the four games leading up to this contest.
Kawhi Leonard: 23 PTS | 8-11 FG | 7-7 FT | 27.4 FPS
Leonard delivered his best scoring performance today but may need time to find consistency. He’s already ruled out for tomorrow’s game.
Mo Bamba: 7 PTS | 7 REB | 1 AST | 17.1 FPS
Bamba has consistently provided rebounds despite limited minutes in recent games.
Brooklyn Nets Top Performers:
Day’Ron Sharpe: 12 PTS | 14 REB | 1 BLK | 35.3 FPS
Sharpe’s minutes have gone down, but he remains a decent contributor with points and rebounds.
Jalen Wilson: 16 PTS | 3 REB | 1 AST | 20.1 FPS
Wilson has been logging significant minutes for the Nets but has yet to make a major impact. But his offense is starting to heat up, averaging 15 points in his last two games.
Tyrese Martin: 8 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST | 17.8 FPS
Martin’s scoring has gone cold after a five-game streak of double-digit points, but he remains a solid three-point shooter with the ability to provide a steal.
Tosan Evbuomwan: 7 PTS | 3 REB | 1 STL | 12.6 FPS
Evbuomwan has seen more minutes amid the Nets’ injuries and has been a decent scorer despite limited touches. But his turnovers have been a major issue.
Ziaire Williams: 4 PTS | 4 REB | 2 STL | 11.8 FPS
Williams has been on a roll, stringing together double-digit scoring performances and sinking multiple threes in six straight games before this contest. He’s also making his mark with strong rebounding and impactful steals.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Nic Claxton: 2 PTS | 1-7 FG | 5 REB
Claxton might have turned in his worst scoring and rebounding performance this month, but he’s kept up his elite defensive stats.
