CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- James Harden made 10 3-pointers and scored 55 points, the most in LA Clippers history, to help beat the Charlotte Hornets 131-116 on Saturday.

It was the 25th 50-point game in Harden's 17-year career, tying Kobe Bryant for the third-most 50-point games in NBA history, according to ESPN Research. Charles Smith and Bob McAdoo previously held the Clippers' scoring record with 52 points.

Ivica Zubac added 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Clippers, who snapped a three-game losing streak.

Harden, 36, erupted for 27 points in the opening quarter on five 3s, helping the Clippers build a 14-point first-half lead and erase a fast start by the Hornets, who made seven of their first eight shots.

Rookie Kon Knueppel had 26 points to lead the Hornets, who have

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