PHILADELPHIA—James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.
The 76ers fell to 3–13, an improbable record for a team that opened the season as a strong betting favorite to win the Eastern Conference. The Sixers played again without injured All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, both out with knee injuries.
Harden was booed every time he touched the ball by Sixers fans who have not forgotten how he left the team in a lurch when he demanded a trade ahead of the 2023 season.
The Clippers shot around 60 percent from the floor for most of the game and helped empty the arena early of Sixers fans with plenty of time to catch the Eagles’ kickoff later that night.
Takeaways
Clippers: The Clippers won their fifth straight game and have a modest winning record (4–3) on the road.Key Moment
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The Clippers led by as many as 33 points when Kevin Porter Jr.’s floater in the third made it 95–62.Up Next
The Clippers continue their four-game road trip Monday at NBA champion Boston.The Sixers hope a couple more days of rest can get Embiid and George in the lineup Wednesday against Houston.
