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Dec 6, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) reacts after the game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 6, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) reacts after the game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
In an outstanding performance, Paul George steered the Los Angeles Clippers to a decisive 128-117 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It could arguably be called their best win of the season. The regular-season series is now square 1-1, with only one clash remaining between the two sides. This victory propels the Clippers to a 26-14 record after 40 games, indicating their ascending trajectory in the league.
Paul George shines with 38 points
With a well-deserved four-day break on the horizon, the Clippers have a chance to regroup and build on this momentum. Even though he missed four out of his first six attempts, George managed to trigger an incredible streak, which ultimately resulted in a 38-point display that left the audience astonished.
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Season-high 38 points for Paul George after missing 5 of first 6 shots
Clippers get arguably best win of season, winning 128-117 vs Thunder. Regular season series tied 1-1 with one more left.
Clippers are 26-14 after 40 games.
They get 4 days off now. pic.twitter.com/z2MrlEliT9— Law Murray 🧽 (@LawMurrayTheNU) January 17, 2024
Notably, LA’s basketball scene has been buzzing with triumph as both the Lakers and the Clippers emerged victorious against the Thunder. This back-to-back conquest completes a sweep for the city’s NBA powerhouses over OKC. As the Thunder had earlier won against both LA teams in the season, recent wins from the Lakers and Clippers show a change of fortune.
Paul George propels the Clippers within striking distance
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Paul George helped the LA Clippers get an impressive 17th win in their last 21 games of a relentless climb up the Western Conference standings and are closing in on top seeds. Though they are 26-14 at this time, the Clippers now trail the first-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves (28-11) by only 2.5 games and lie just a game behind the second-seeded Thunder (27-13).
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The trio of George, Kawhi Leonard, and James Harden powers the Clippers’ offense, ranking sixth in the NBA with an impressive offensive rating of 119.4 through 40 games, solidifying the success of the early-season Harden trade.
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As the Clippers enjoy a well-deserved break before they clash with the Brooklyn Nets, the Thunder aims to rebound from a two-game skid against the surging Utah Jazz. The upcoming matchups will likely prove to be crucial in determining the Western Conference pecking order as the Clippers battle to close the gap and cement their place among conference heavyweights.
