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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Washington Wizards 119–105 on January 14 at Intuit Dome, a matchup that fell well short of the Vegas total of 227.5 points. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 33 points, while James Harden added 22 in a balanced offensive effort. Los Angeles shot 47 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers, controlling the game through a dominant second quarter that produced 33 points. The Wizards' Kristaps George scored 23 points and Khris Middleton contributed 17, but Washington's offense stalled in the fourth quarter, managing just 16 points after a strong third-quarter showing of 38. The Clippers' defensive rating of 107.7 proved decisive, holding the Wizards to 45.6 percent shooting while committing just 8 turnovers to Washington's 11. Despite matching the Wizards in assists (25 apiece) and nearly in rebounds (40 to 41), Los Angeles' superior ball security and perimeter shooting created separation down the stretch. The Clippers' win strengthens their position in the Western Conference standings as they continue building chemistry with their core rotation.