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Harden overtakes Allen for second place in NBA’s 3-point rankings, Clippers defeat Jazz 116-105

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Harden overtakes Allen for second place in NBA’s 3-point rankings, Clippers defeat Jazz 116-105

LOS ANGELES — James Harden achieved a significant milestone by moving into the second position on the NBA’s all-time 3-point scoring list. He scored 20 points and contributed 11 assists, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 116-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night, which helped the team break a three-game losing streak.

In the first quarter, Harden surpassed Ray Allen with his 2,874th career 3-pointer, achieved with 6:08 left on the clock, as the Clippers jumped to a quick 35-25 advantage. Stephen Curry remains the only player ahead of Harden with a total of 3,782 long-range shots made.

At halftime, the Clippers had a commanding 66-45 lead. Despite a late surge in which the Jazz narrowed the gap to seven points with just 3:18 left in the game, Los Angeles maintained its composure and secured the win. Ivica Zubac was a standout for the Clippers, racking up 22 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, while Norman Powell added 18 points to the scoreboard. The Clippers previously faced difficulties at home in the newly opened Intuit Dome but have now gained momentum with four consecutive victories there.

For the Jazz, Jordan Clarkson led the scoring with 21 points, while Lauri Markkanen recorded 18 points along with 10 rebounds. Utah struggles on the road continued, dropping their record to 0-2 during this four-game trip.

Mo Bamba made his debut with the Clippers after recovering from left knee soreness that had sidelined him at the start of the season. He contributed nine points and eight rebounds in 15 minutes on the court.

**Key Takeaways**

The Jazz now sit at 2-5 in away games this season.

The Clippers have turned their fortunes around after losing their first four contests in the Intuit Dome, now boasting a four-game winning streak in their new arena.

**Defining Play**

Harden’s historic 3-pointer in the first quarter was part of a 10-3 run that established a 22-13 lead for the Clippers.

**Notable Stat**

Harden achieved this milestone in 1,086 games and required 8,189 attempts. In contrast, Ray Allen set his record of 2,973 in 1,300 games with 7,429 attempts.

**Upcoming Matches**

Next, the Jazz will take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, while the Clippers will play host to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.