INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden scored 30 points, Kawhi Leonard added 27 and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Phoenix Suns 129-102 Friday night in their home opener.
The Clippers bounced back after a season-opening, 21-point loss at Utah , where they trailed by 37 points.
Derrick Jones Jr. didn't miss a shot in scoring 17 points, making five 3-pointers and another field goal.
Harden made five 3-pointers, all nine of his free throws and had seven rebounds and seven assists in leading the NBA's oldest team this season. The Clippers shot 55% from 3-point range.
Phoenix's Dillon Brooks scored 21 points, hitting five 3-pointers, and Devin Booker added 18 points and seven assists. The Suns rallied from 20 points down to beat Sacramento in their season opener, but couldn't muster

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