Tue Jan 21 04:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Harden Surpasses Robertson, Clippers Defeat Lakers
**Los Angeles, CA** – James Harden etched his name further into NBA history on Sunday, surpassing Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson to claim 14th place on the all-time scoring list. In the Los Angeles Clippers’ 116-102 victory over the Lakers, Harden scored 21 points, adding four rebounds and 12 assists to his impressive performance. This milestone moves Harden closer to Hakeem Olajuwon, with a potential pass before the end of the season.
The game also saw another milestone achievement: Kawhi Leonard reached 14,000 career points, contributing 19 points to the Clippers’ win. The victory extends the Clippers’ lead over the Lakers in the Western Conference standings to two games. The Lakers haven’t advanced past the first round of the playoffs since 2021. The article contained some extraneous information unrelated to Harden’s achievement and the game recap, such as statistics for other players and mentions of future games.
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