NBA roundup: Clippers stun Warriors after trailing by 22
Paul George's late 3-pointer propelled the Los Angeles Clippers to a dramatic 113-112 win over the Golden State Warriors, overcoming a 22-point deficit. The intense match was decided in the final seconds, highlighting the Clippers' remarkable comeback and George's game-high 25 points.
cumhuriyet.com.trIn an exhilarating NBA matchup, the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 22-point deficit to clinch a nail-biting 113-112 victory against the Golden State Warriors. The game's pivotal moment came when Paul George sank a crucial 3-pointer with just 9.9 seconds left, marking the Clippers' only lead in the contest. Despite Golden State's Moses Moody giving his team a lead with 1:22 remaining, the Clippers' relentless effort, capped by Kawhi Leonard's layup and George's decisive three, turned the tide. Draymond Green's attempt at a game-winning 3-pointer for the Warriors fell short as time expired.
George led the scoring for the Clippers with 25 points, a significant rebound from their previous 120-114 loss to the Warriors. Stephen Curry topped Golden State's effort with 22 points and 11 assists. The game was a rollercoaster, with the Warriors initially extending their lead by 22 in the third quarter, but the Clippers fought back fiercely, reducing the gap to just two points.
The match was a testament to the Clippers' resilience and George's clutch performance, proving that in basketball, the game isn't over until the final buzzer.