Powered by the hot shooting of talented swingman Paul George, the Los Angeles Clippers outlasted the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 133-116 on Tuesday at the Staples Center.
George scored 24 of his game-high 36 points in the first half, as the Clippers led by as many as 26 points in the opening half.
“I just felt good,” said George, who has been dealing with a lingering foot issue. “My foot felt good today. I felt explosive. I just came out trying to attack, come out score and finish.”
Los Angeles upped its record to 4-2 on the team’s nine-game homestand. The Clippers started the game making their first nine shots. L.A. also got a boost from the return of point guard Patric…
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