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D.Sabonis scored 20 points (8/13 doubles, 1/4 trit., 1/1 penalty shots) in 37 minutes, bounced 13 balls, made 2 assists, took 1 and lost 3 balls and committed 2 times.
It was already the 36th Lithuanian double this season.
Although the team lost, while D. Sabonis was on the field, the Pacers scored 3 more points than the Los Angeles guests.
P.George scored up to 36 points in the former team’s basket and was the most productive among the winners. The forward also bounced 7 balls.
Interestingly, in the arena of Bankers Life Fieldhouse, George has won all four games since 2017, when he was traded.
“It just came to our notice then. Yes, we have to play. This is how we have to end the game,” said George, who whistled at a handful of fans.
P.George’s great performance did not surprise manager Tyronno Lue.
“I think Paul just takes everything that the defense of the rivals gives him. In the second half, he made excellent passes and played intelligently, “said the strategist.
Malcolm Brogdon was the Pacers’ most productive player with 29 points and Caris LeVert added 26 points.
It was the Clippers win for the sixth time in a row, and the Pacers posted a loss after three straight wins.
Sabonis will play the next game with the Pacers on a road trip against the Houston Rockets.
“Markers”: M.Brogdonas 29, C. LeVertas 26, D.Sabonis 20 (13 atk. Kam.), TJMcConnellas 13.
“Pair of scissors”: P. George 36 (ed. 8 ed.), M. Morris 22, I. Zubac and N. Batumas po 14, T. Mannas 12, L. Kennardas 10.
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