Los Angeles Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 22, 2025

James Harden's 55-point eruption lifted Los Angeles past Charlotte, 131–116, in a matchup between two teams struggling to find offensive rhythm. The Clippers arrived in Charlotte allowing 119.7 points per game over their last ten, while the Hornets had been even more porous on defense, yielding 118.1. This game rewarded the visiting offense decisively.

The first quarter set a frenetic pace, with combined scoring of 68 points as Los Angeles jumped out front 38–30. Charlotte clawed back in the second, but the 51 combined points that frame—the lowest of the night—favored the Clippers' lead. The second half remained competitive on the scoreboard if not in momentum. The third quarter produced 59 combined points, with Los Angeles extending its advantage 96–82, then the fourth exploded for 69 combined as both benches emptied in a late blowout that inflated the final combined total to 247.

Harden's historic night—27 points above his season average—overshadowed solid efforts from Ivica Zubac (18 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists) and the Hornets' complementary scorers. Kon Knueppel led Charlotte with 26 points, while Brandon Miller added 21 and Miles Bridges chipped in 19. The combined 247 fell short of the market total, a rare miss for a game where one team's star simply took over.