Paul George’s outstanding performance propelled the Los Angeles Clippers to a remarkable 120-118 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, overturning a 26-point deficit.
The 33-year-old American showcased his brilliance with 39 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, leading the Clippers’ charge in the final quarter. James Harden contributed 22 points, while Ivica Zubac, Terance Mann, and Norman Powell each scored 14 points to support George’s efforts.
“It was a collective team win,” George acknowledged. “I can’t take credit for none of it without them. It couldn’t have happened without those guys chipping in and doing what they do.”
George sealed the victory with a decisive go-ahead shot with seven seconds remaining, followed by a crucial block to secure the Clippers’ lead just before the buzzer.
The win significantly enhances the Clippers’ chances of clinching the fourth seed in the Western Conference.
In other games, the Dallas Mavericks continued their late-season surge with a thrilling 147-136 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets. Kyrie Irving led the charge with 48 points, supported by Luka Doncic’s 37 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds as the Mavericks rallied from a 22-point deficit for the win.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Utah Jazz 118-110 behind Klay Thompson’s 32 points, while the absence of LeBron James led to a 127-117 loss for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Miami Heat suffered a 117-115 defeat against the Indiana Pacers, while Tyrese Maxey’s 52-point performance propelled the Philadelphia 76ers to a thrilling 133-126 double-overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs, securing their fifth consecutive win.
The Phoenix Suns fell short in a 113-105 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the New York Knicks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 122-109, and the Boston Celtics emerged victorious with a 124-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Reported By BBC Sports
