Despite a dominant first half performance,the Los Angeles Clippers suffered a 109-106 road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday,December 7,2025. The defeat came amidst a important individual milestone for Clippers’ guard James Harden, who surpassed Carmelo Anthony to move into the NBA’s top 10 all-time scoring leaders [[1]],[[2]]. The Clippers now hold a record of 6-18 and sit at 14th in the Western Conference [[3]].
Anthony Edwards and James Harden. (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers saw a potential victory slip away on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 7, 2025, succumbing to a familiar second-half collapse in a 109-106 defeat. The loss overshadowed a milestone night for Clippers guard James Harden, as the team continues to navigate life after a recent parting with veteran Chris Paul.
Harden led all scorers with 19 points in the first half, spearheading an offensive surge that saw Kawhi Leonard and John Collins also reach double figures. A blistering 42.9% shooting performance from beyond the arc gave the Clippers a commanding 56-42 lead at the break, significantly outpacing the Timberwolves’ 20% three-point efficiency.
The second half, however, saw a dramatic shift in momentum. The Timberwolves seized control, capitalizing on a cold shooting stretch from the Clippers. Despite a determined effort from Harden down the stretch, Minnesota’s Naz Reid proved unstoppable, erupting for 14 points in the fourth quarter – including a clutch three-pointer with 13.5 seconds remaining – to seal the victory.
Harden finished with a team-high 34 points on 10-of-18 shooting, adding 6 assists and 5 rebounds in 39 minutes of action. He also etched his name further into NBA history, surpassing Carmelo Anthony on the league’s all-time scoring list and moving into the top 10. However, even this personal achievement couldn’t prevent the Clippers from falling to their second consecutive loss. Los Angeles, now 6-18, sits at 14th in the Western Conference standings.
JAMES HARDEN HAS MOVED INTO THE TOP 10 SCORERS OF ALL-TIME pic.twitter.com/6GdUodN1HA
— NBA （@NBA） December 7, 2025
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