Harden Scores 39, Nets Beat Clippers 124–108 for LA Sweep

Harden Scores 39, Nets Beat Clippers 124–108 for LA Sweep
Brooklyn Nets' James Harden (C) shoots from between Los Angeles Clippers' Amir Coffey (L) and Justise Winslow during first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, on Dec. 27, 2021. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES—So much for feeling his way back after being out two weeks in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. James Harden sure looks all the way back.

Harden tied his season-high with 39 points and had a season-best 15 assists in the second game of his return, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-108 on Monday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.