The Clippers were so much worse when they beat the Hornets the first time in Charlotte. Surely James Harden won't drop 50+, but it may not matter. The Hornets are also better and healthier than they were then, which will allow them to keep it competitive.

The Toronto Raptors (24-16) will host the Philadelphia 76ers (21-16) after victories in three home games in a row.

The Lakers hit the court as 9.5-point favorites against the Kings.

Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points and James Harden had 32 to move into ninth place on the NBA's career scoring list, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-109 on Monday night for th...