While Leonard was the hero of the night, Clippers guard James Harden shined. Harden dropped 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists on 10-19 shooting from the field to lead the Clippers to a huge win with significant playoff implications.

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, thanks to an outstanding performance by James Harden, who scored 50 points. After the game, the guard sent a clear message to the rest of the NBA.

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers willed their way to a third straight win at home following a grueling seven game road trip. Kawhi Leonard made sure his Clippers went home with a win and that fans went home happy.