The double pride of the 2009 class! Harden scored 38.4 points in the past 5 games and Curry scored 35.2 points.

The Clippers defeated the Hornets 131-116 in an away game. The latter suffered a 5-game losing streak.

James Harden played 35 minutes and 13 seconds, making 17 of 26 shots, 10 of 16 three-pointers, and 11 of 14 free throws. He scored 55 points and 7 assists. Harden's 55 points set a Clippers scoring record. He is the only player in history to hold scoring records for both teams. He also holds the Rockets' all-time scoring record (61).

Harden scored 55 points at the age of 36 and 88, ranking 4th in history. Kobe did it at 37 years and 234 days. James did it at 37 years and 65 days, and Curry also scored 55+ points at 36 years and 350 days.

Harden has averaged 38.4 points, 7.8 assists, 7 rebounds, 47.4% shooting from the field, and 45.2% from the three-point range in the past 5 games. Curry has averaged 35.2 points, 4.6 assists, and 1.4 steals in the past five games, shooting 52.8% from the field and 43.7% from three-point range.

Harden was the No. 3 overall pick in 2009, and Curry was the No. 7 overall pick in the same year. Both are playing in their 17th career season.