With James Harden Watching, Clippers Take Control in 3rd Quarter to Beat Magic 118–102

With James Harden Watching, Clippers Take Control in 3rd Quarter to Beat Magic 118–102
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (L) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Oct. 31, 2023. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo
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LOS ANGELES—Paul George scored 27 points, Russell Westbrook added 18, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Orlando Magic 118–102 on Tuesday night, Oct. 31, as future teammate James Harden watched from a suite.

Harden could not be on the Clippers’ bench because the trade bringing him to Los Angeles from the Philadelphia 76ers has not been finalized.