LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers are on the brink of another demoralizing defeat to a lottery-bound team. Paul George Backed up his vow to play better by delivering a massive Halloween performance with a winning shot that swooned the Houston Rockets.
George had 35 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 6 steals and two clutch shots in the final 40 seconds to lead the Clippers to a 95-93 win at Crypto.com Arena Monday night.
last 25 seasons only James Harden (March 15, 2019) A survey by ESPN Stats & Information matched the stats George released at Monday’s game. And it took all of George’s dominant line for the Clippers (3-4) to beat the Rockets (1-7) and record a four-game losing streak.
“I take full responsibility for us and our record now,” said George, who also had two blocks. willing to go out and perform and help the team win…so far the start.”
When Kawai Leonard (stiff right knee) After missing four games in a row and missing the Clippers’ next two games in Houston and San Antonio, George was looking at the possibility of another disappointing loss. . The Clippers lost two in Oklahoma City last week, averaging just 97.5 points in his four losses so far, with him dropping 17, 14, 8 and 21 points in those games respectively.
Some Clippers veterans say they’re overwhelmed, aren’t playing with enough intensity and effort, and play with little joy after Sunday’s 112-91 loss to New Orleans. He said he was. Marcus Morris Sr. The Clippers said they had talent on their roster and had just turned up in hopes of winning.
“It weighed a lot. It’s the style that we were losing,” George said of the losing streak. I haven’t played at kyu, and the way I was losing these games was honestly embarrassing.”
Down 93-88 with 1:27 remaining, George cuts Ibiza Zubak From a pick and roll of dunks. He then embedded his 26-foot pull-up 3 and tied the match with his 40.2 seconds remaining.
George then forced Eric Gordon One of his six steals before drilling a 15-foot turnaround on Gordon on the right side for the lead turned into a key turnover on the other side.
George said Dan Craig, the Clippers’ associate head coach in charge of defense, challenged him to be the best defensive player on the floor at the start and end of games.
“After yesterday [loss to New Orleans]there was a lot of talk about urgency. George said. “I got a personal challenge. The first six minutes, the last six minutes. I have to be the best player on the defensive side.” I have to.
The Clippers have struggled to start the season under championship hopes. I was only off the bench for a limited amount of time. John WallHe missed Monday’s game as it was his second game in a row, but he has a limited playing time following his return from last season’s play. And other veterans are in and out of the lineup.
The Clippers have a rematch against the Rockets in Houston on Wednesday. Hmm.
Clippers coach Ty Lu said when asked if this is the George he needs every night. He needs to, but tonight was big…he needs to play at that level.”
