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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 121–105 on January 9 at Barclays Center, dominating with a 59.2 percent field-goal clip and 28 assists to control the pace. James Harden led the Clippers with 31 points while Kawhi Leonard added 26, as Los Angeles shot 14 three-pointers and built a decisive 35-point first quarter that set the tone for the blowout. Brooklyn's E. Dëmin (19 points) and M. Porter Jr. (18 points) could not generate enough offensive firepower, with the Nets managing just 40 percent shooting and 15 three-pointers despite 26 assists of their own. The Clippers' defensive rating of 107.3 suffocated Brooklyn's offensive rhythm, while the Nets' 129.6 defensive rating reflected their inability to contain Los Angeles' efficient attack. The final margin exceeded expectations, with the game falling well short of the 214.5-point Vegas total at 226 combined points. The victory extends the Clippers' road dominance and reinforces their status as a Western Conference contender.
