James Harden is one player who has been trying to ensure the team will make the playoffs outright. He had a message on Instagram for teammate Ivica Zubac, who has been playing excellent basketball lately. “Zuno,” Harden said. “‘More life big fella.”

James Harden scored 31 points with 10 rebounds and Kawhi Leonard added 23 points as the Los Angeles Clippers continued their March surge with a 123-88 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday at Inglewood,