The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-117 Tuesday night as Paul George scored 18 of his season-high 38 points in the fourth quarter leading them to their ninth win in 11 games.
Kawhi Leonard and James Harden added 16 points apiece to complete a big day for the fran-chise.
Earlier, Commissioner Adam Silver announced that the 2026 All-Star Game will be held at the Clippers’ under-construction arena in Inglewood, where they begin play next season.
Jalen Williams scored 25 points, while Lu Dort and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both contributed 19 points for the Thunder, the second-ranked club in the West that has dropped two in a row after winning nine of 12 coming into Los Angeles.
With a 3-pointer from Williams, the Thunder, who had trailed by 13 points in the third quarter, came roaring back to lead 115-114, the National Basketball Association (NBA) reported.—APP
