Harden’s 30 points catapult Clippers to 122-117 win over Bulls

James Harden drained seven three-pointers and scored 30 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 122-117 win over the Chicago Bulls. Kawhi Leonard returned from a two-game absence due to a sore left foot, contributing 17 points and eight rebounds. Amir Coffey added 20 points as the Clippers bounced back after a three-game losing streak.

James Harden tonight:

30 Points
6 Assists
2 Rebounds
7/14 3PM pic.twitter.com/j8UcQhMw4y

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 27, 2025

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Derrick Jones Jr. scored 16 points, while Bogdan Bogdanovic hit four of five three-pointers and finished with 14 points. The victory helped the sixth-place Clippers move a half-game ahead of Minnesota in the Western Conference standings.

For the Bulls, Zach Collins set season highs with 21 points and a career-best 17 rebounds, while Josh Giddey added 21 points and 12 assists. Coby White scored 19, but Chicago continued to struggle, losing for the seventh time in eight games.

The Clippers played without leading scorer Norman Powell, who missed his fourth straight game due to a sore left knee. The Bulls were also shorthanded, with Nikola Vucevic sitting out his second consecutive game because of right calf tightness and Ayo Dosunmu missing his third straight due to a sore left shoulder.