Paul George scored 36 points (15 in the first quarter), and the LA Clippers beat the Indiana Pacers 126-115 for their sixth straight win.
George’s driving layup put the Clippers ahead for good with 4:54 left in the third quarter.
Marcus Morris Sr. scored 22 points (9 in the third quarter) on 9 for 12 shooting.
For the Pacers, Malcolm Brogdon scored 29 points on 12 for 18 shooting. Caris LeVert had 26 points, 6 assists and 3 blocks but went 1 for 8 from 3. Domantas Sabonis had 20 points and 13 rebounds. The Pacers had 3 20-point scorers.
The Clippers shot 53.9% from the field and 46.4% from 3 to the Pacers’ 45.8% and 22.5%. The Pacers were outscored 19-9 in 6 minutes with Lamb, McDermott, McConnell, Holiday and Bitadze on the floor together.