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NBA: Los Angeles Clippers Beat Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 Behind James Harden's 40-Point Outburst

James Harden scored 40 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 127-117 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in their NBA game on Sunday. Norman Powell added 33 points, and Kawhi Leonard contributed 18. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 13 rebounds, while Damian Lillard posted a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Harden’s third-quarter surge and key 3-pointer in the fourth helped end the Bucks' five-game win streak.

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