Kawhi Leonard, James Harden lead Clippers past Kings

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN The Associated Press

SACRAMENTO — The Clippers had a bit of a breakthrough moment in their brief but ambitious Big Four Era.

Kawhi Leonard had 34 points and seven assists, James Harden scored 26 and the Clippers overcame a big game by De’Aaron Fox to beat the Sacramento Kings, 131-117, on Wednesday night.

Paul George added 19 points and seven assists for the Clippers, who defeated the Kings for the first time since October 2022.

All five Clippers starters scored in double figures...