James Harden (43) guides Clippers past skidding Wizards

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James Harden scored 43 points, his most since March 2021, and the Los Angeles Clippers sent the host Washington Wizards to their 13th consecutive loss in a 121-96 rout on Wednesday.

Harden, whose season high coming into the contest was 29 points, eclipsed that total before halftime when he was fouled on a 3-point attempt at the second-quarter buzzer. Knocking down all three fou