The LA Clippers went on a 25-2 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Charlotte Hornets 120-106 for their fourth straight win.
The Hornets went on a 28-11 run to lead 102-93 with 7:09 left in the fourth quarter. Reggie Jackson’s 3-pointer put the Clippers ahead for good with 5:02 left. Luke Kennard made 3 3-pointers and Jackson added 8 during the run. The Clippers led 118-104 with 48 seconds left.
Paul George had 20 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists, and Ivica Zubac added 14 points (8 at the free-throw line) and 11 rebounds.
For the Hornets, Miles Bridges had 21 points and 6 assists, and Terry Rozier went 1 for 9 from 3. LaMelo Ball had 21 points (13 in the first quarter) and 3 steals.
The Clippers shot 47.7% from the field and 37.5% from 3 to the Hornets’ 40.6% and 30.3%. The Clippers outscored the Hornets 24-10 in 8 minutes with George, Jackson, Zubac, Kennard and Mann on the floor together.