Powell, Leonard help Clippers pull away from Hornets late for 112-104 victory

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Norman Powell scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard added 21 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the pesky Charlotte Hornets 112-104 on Friday night. All-Star James Harden finished with 14 points and 10 assists for the Clippers, while Ivica Zubac had 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Clippers built a 10-point lead in the third quarter but couldn't completely shake the Hornets until late in the game. Harden's 3-pointer made it 102-95 with 6:06 to play and Leonard's dunk with 1:45 to play gave the Clippers their biggest of the game at 110-99. Miles Bridges had 27 points and nine rebounds for Charlotte.

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