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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Washington Wizards 110–106 on January 19 at Capital One Arena, with James Harden's 36 points leading the visitors to victory despite a balanced Wizards attack. Armoni Sarr paced Washington with 28 points while Kawhi George added 18, but the Clippers' superior efficiency proved decisive—Los Angeles shot 46.2 percent from the field compared to Washington's 43 percent, and the Clippers' fourth-quarter surge (31 points) outpaced the Wizards' final-frame output (25 points). The Clippers forced 12 steals and limited turnovers to 16, while the Wizards committed 19 turnovers and shot just 13 three-pointers. Los Angeles's defensive rating of 106.3 held Washington below their 106.3 offensive rating, a critical advantage in the four-point margin. The game finished well under the Vegas total of 227.5, reflecting a defensive showcase in the second half. The Clippers' road efficiency and fourth-quarter execution suggest growing chemistry, while Washington's inability to contain Harden underscores ongoing perimeter defense concerns.