Paul George scored 24 points (10 in the second quarter), and the LA Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 120-99.
The Clippers led by as many as 23, pulling away with a 26-11 run in the third quarter.
Lou Williams had 20 points (15 on 5 3-pointers) and 8 assists off the bench, and Kawhi Leonard added 20 points. Williams scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter. The Clippers had 3 20-point scorers. Williams and Montrezl Harrell set each other up for 5 baskets and 12 points, 3 of them in the fourth quarter.
For the Suns, Kelly Oubre Jr. had 19 points and 3 steals.
The Clippers shot 50.6% from the field and 43.8% from 3 to the Suns’ 40.2% and 28.6%. The Suns turned it over 20 times, about 5 more than usual for this many possessions.