Paul George Leads Clippers To Victory Over Lakers

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Paul George Leads Clippers to Victory Over Lakers

George's 32 Points, 10 Rebounds, and 6 Assists Help Clippers Snap Lakers' Win Streak

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George put on a dominant performance on Tuesday night, leading his team to a 113-104 victory over the rival Los Angeles Lakers.

George finished the game with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range.

The Clippers snapped the Lakers' four-game win streak with the victory, and improved their record to 28-28 on the season.

George's Strong Performance

George was aggressive from the start of the game, scoring 10 points in the first quarter.

He continued to be a force in the second half, scoring 12 points in the third quarter and 10 points in the fourth quarter.

George also made several key plays down the stretch, including a clutch three-pointer with 2 minutes remaining in the game.

Clippers' Team Effort

While George led the way for the Clippers, he received plenty of support from his teammates.

Kawhi Leonard added 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Norman Powell contributed 18 points off the bench.

The Clippers shot 47% from the field as a team and made 13 three-pointers.

Lakers' Struggles

The Lakers struggled to keep up with the Clippers' offense, shooting just 40% from the field.

LeBron James led the Lakers with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, but he was just 9-of-24 from the field.

Anthony Davis added 22 points and 9 rebounds, but he was also just 9-of-22 from the field.

Conclusion

The Clippers' victory over the Lakers was a big statement win for the team.

The Clippers have now won three straight games and are starting to find their rhythm under new head coach Ty Lue.

The Lakers, on the other hand, are now 31-26 on the season and have lost two straight games.

The Lakers will look to bounce back on Thursday night when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.