LOS ANGELES—It had been a rough week for the Los Angeles Clippers. A five-game losing streak. The team plane got struck by lightning. They gave up 51 points in the third quarter against Memphis.
Then their fortunes turned.
Paul George scored 42 points and led a fourth-quarter comeback to help the Clippers beat the Grizzlies 135–129 on Sunday night, March 5.
“Tonight was a huge win for us,” coach Tyronn Lue said. “It felt like the stakes were high. Losing five in a row with a team that has a lot of talent.”
Kawhi Leonard added 34 points and 10 rebounds to give the Clippers their first win since the All-Star break….