Paul George knocks 33 as LA Clippers snap Phoenix Suns’ winning streak


Paul George knocks 33 as LA Clippers snap Phoenix Suns’ winning streak

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In a matchup between 2 of the Top 3 teams in the Western Conference, LA Clippers emerge victorious to end the winning streak of Phoenix Suns. LA Clippers were led by Paul George who scored 33 points, while Kawhi Leonard added 27 points. Paul George was 7 from 9 from behind the arc and also secured his 8th 30-point game of the season. 

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Kawhi Leonard scored 19 points in the second half to help the Clippers end of the Suns’ winning streak at seven. Los Angeles trailed 67-61 with eight minutes remaining in the third quarter before coming back with an 8-2 run to tie it. Rajon Rondo added 15 for the home team. 

LA Clippers break Phoenix Suns’ 7-match winning streak being led by Paul George 

LA Clippers led 83-81 at the end of the third quarter before opening the fourth with a 10-2 run to seize control. Its largest lead was 16 points late in the fourth. 

Phoenix Suns, which was coming off a big overtime victory over NBA-leading Utah on Wednesday night, didn’t have enough down the stretch. Devin Booker led the way with 24 points, and Mikal Bridges had 20. 

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The Suns made 27 of their first 40 shots but were 9 of 31 after their hot start. They were 1 1/2 games behind Utah. But the Jazz’s 19-point win over Portland puts them down 2 1/2 for the conference’s top spot. 

Apart from this, LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley was ejected with 7:01 remaining for a Flagrant 2 foul against Chris Paul. The replay determined that Beverley’s shoulder check and extended elbow against Chris Paul on a fast break was an unnecessarily hard and excessive foul. Marcus Morris Sr. was ejected late after picking up a pair of technical fouls in the fourth quarter.

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