In a homecoming game for his fellow future Hall of Famer teammate Chris Paul, who signaled his intention to retire at the end of the season, Harden has put on a show for the fans in Charlotte. In the first quarter alone, Harden was 9-for-12 from the field and 5-for-7 from three-point range, scoring 27 points.

It was a rough night for Charlotte fans watching their team drop its fifth straight, but they gave a huge ovation to Paul in what might be his final game in his native North Carolina.

The Clippers guard has scored 35 or more points in three of the last six games, bringing back memories of a time when he dominated the NBA.

James Harden set a new Clippers single-game scoring record while tying Kobe Bryant for the third-most 50-point games in league history.

Harden matches the Clippers' franchise record in the 131-116 NBA win over the Charlotte Hornets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Opening a 101 OVR select pack in NBA Live Mobile 20 and lands a highly coveted James Harden card! Upgrading the shooting guard position and team overall to 102.

Coast 2 Coast Tuesday Emirates NBA Cup Doubleheader on Nov. 25 Headlined by LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Lakers Hosting James Harden and Clippers in Battle of LA at 11 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock