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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 121–117 on January 16 at Scotiabank Arena, with James Harden leading the way on 31 points while J. Miller added 19 in the upset victory. The Clippers shot 51.9 percent from the field and connected on 13 three-pointers, outpacing Toronto's 48.3 percent efficiency and 11 made threes despite the Raptors' balanced scoring attack featuring S. Barnes with 24 points and B. Ingram with 19. Los Angeles seized control in the fourth quarter, outscoring Toronto 31–20 in that frame to overcome a tight contest, while the Raptors' defensive rating of 118.4 proved costly in the final stretch. The game fell short of the Vegas total of 213.5, with both teams combining for 238 points, though the Clippers' defensive prowess—holding a 112.0 rating—proved decisive. Toronto committed 18 turnovers to Los Angeles's 16, a marginal edge that reflected the game's competitive nature. The result keeps the Clippers competitive in the Western Conference while marking a setback for Toronto's home-court consistency.
