Clippers Lean on Marcus Morris Sr., Paul George in Win Over Lakers

Clippers Lean on Marcus Morris Sr., Paul George in Win Over Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. (4) during an NBA game at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 3, 2021. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Marcus Morris Sr. had a season-high 21 points and Paul George added 19 as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers (+1.5) held on for a 119–115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers (+1) on Friday in the first meeting of the season between the intracity rivals.

Luke Kennard also had 19 points for the Clippers, including two late 3-pointers, while Reggie Jackson added 16 as the Clippers ended a three-game losing streak by winning a “road” game for the first time since Nov. 5.