2023-11-01 06:38:34
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 27 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Orlando Magic 118-102 on Tuesday, cheered on from a suite by his future teammate James Harden.
Harden could not be on the Clippers’ bench because the trade that brought him to Los Angeles from the Philadelphia 76ers has not been completed.
The bearded star and PJ Tucker, another new member, arrived at the arena 75 minutes before the start of the match. Harden was greeted by owner Steve Ballmer and later met with the Clippers in the locker room.
A ten-time All-Star, Harden hugged Westbrook and George as soon as he saw them. He already has a locker with his new jersey, number 1, ready to wear.
A reporter asked him if he was excited about the trade that brought him to the Clippers, Harden said.
“You don’t understand how much,” was the response.
The Clippers only had 11 players in uniform, due to the pending trade. Nine played at least 18 minutes.
Bones Hyland and Norman Powell added 18 points each.
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