George scores from midcourt, Clippers beat Suns 106-92
- 3 years ago
Paul George scored 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat newly returned Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns 106-92 on Thursday (24 June) in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.
The Clippers cut their series deficit to 2-1, ending the Suns' franchise-record playoff winning streak at nine games.
Kawhi Leonard remained out with a right knee sprain, leaving George to carry the load again. After missing two crucial free throws in a one-point loss in Game 2, George had 15 rebounds and eight assists and played a game-high 43 minutes. He made 6-of-7 free throws and banked in a 3-pointer from just inside midcourt to beat the buzzer, stunning the fans and sending the Clippers into the fourth leading 80-69.
The Suns got Paul back after he missed the first two games while being sidelined since June 16 because of the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The former Clipper, who was booed heartily during intros, had 15 points and 12 assists, but was 5-of-19 from the field.
Game 4 is Saturday night at Staples Center.
The Clippers cut their series deficit to 2-1, ending the Suns' franchise-record playoff winning streak at nine games.
Kawhi Leonard remained out with a right knee sprain, leaving George to carry the load again. After missing two crucial free throws in a one-point loss in Game 2, George had 15 rebounds and eight assists and played a game-high 43 minutes. He made 6-of-7 free throws and banked in a 3-pointer from just inside midcourt to beat the buzzer, stunning the fans and sending the Clippers into the fourth leading 80-69.
The Suns got Paul back after he missed the first two games while being sidelined since June 16 because of the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The former Clipper, who was booed heartily during intros, had 15 points and 12 assists, but was 5-of-19 from the field.
Game 4 is Saturday night at Staples Center.