WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Clippers held off the Washington Wizards 110-106 at Capital One Arena on Monday night in a game decided in the final minutes. A crowd of 16,630 saw the Clippers secure their second win over the Wizards in six days. The teams were tied 54-53 at halftime, but a strong fourth-quarter push by Los Angeles proved decisive. James Harden led the Clippers, while Alex Sarr paced the Wizards in the loss. With the win, the Clippers improved to 19-23. The Wizards fell to 10-32. Los Angeles visits Chicago on Tuesday.

Preview: Clippers Visit Wizards in Martin Luther King Jr. Day Matchup WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Clippers, riding a surge of momentum, will face the struggling Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in an NBA holiday matinee. The Clippers (18-23) enter on a five-game winning streak, their latest a 121-117 victory at Toronto on Friday. They have also won eight of their last ten, signaling a turnaround from early-season struggles. Their recent success includes a 119-105 win over these same Wizards just five days prior in Los Angeles. Guard James Harden is the central catalyst for the Clippers’ run. Over his last 10 games, he is averaging 24.6 points and 7.9 assists, including a 31-point, 10-assist performance against the Raptors. His playmaking and scoring have stabilized the Los Angeles offense during this critical stretch. Conversely, the Wizards (10-30) have lost four of their last five and own one of the league’s poorest records. Rookie center Alex Sarr provides a bright spot, showing flashes of his potential as a foundational piece. He posted 19 points and 15 rebounds in a loss to Phoenix on Jan. 11 but was limited to just four points in 13 minutes against the Clippers last week. Washington will aim for a more competitive showing at home, where they last played on Jan. 6 in a win over Orlando. The Wizards’ defense, which allows 119.3 points per game, will be tested by a confident Clippers attack. For Los Angeles, this contest begins a challenging two-game road trip before returning home. Washington opens a brief two-game homestand before heading back on the road later in the week. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST.