A slow start doomed the Sixers, however, and the Clippers walked away with a 125-99 blowout win as Philadelphia fell to 3-13 on the season. James Harden, playing in his second game back in Philly after the trade to the Clippers, had 23 points and eight assists for LA who had a lead as large as 33.

We’re coming around, and we’re understanding who we are,” Harden said after compiling game highs of 23 points and eight assists in his second game in Philadelphia since last year’s trade.

James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

James Harden showcases his handles and baits his defender into a foul, drilling the trey and executing a four-point play for the Clippers.

Norman Powell has missed the last six games for the LA Clippers due to a hamstring injury, but he's nearing a return. Even though Powell is progressing, James Harden doesn't want his star peer to rush anything.

James Harden: 20 pts, 6 rebs, 11 asts, 5 stls Kevin Porter Jr.: 17 pts, 7 rebs, 3 asts, 3 stl Ivica Zubac: 16 pts, 13 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl Nicolas