Ben Simmons and the Los Angeles Clippers blew out the Charlotte Hornets 123-88 Sunday in the Intuit Dome. LA was led by 11-time All-Star James Harden who supplied 31 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists on 60% shooting.

For the game, the Clippers could remain without one of their best players, as Ben Simmons is on the injury report. The former LSU star has missed each of the previous seven games, so this would be his eighth straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

Ben Simmons is trending toward a return from an extended absence. The Los Angeles Clippers upgraded the point guard to questionable for Friday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks after he missed the last seven games due to a left knee injury.