George Scores 23, Clippers Beat Raptors for 7Th Win in 9

George Scores 23, Clippers Beat Raptors for 7Th Win in 9
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Toronto Raptors guard Malachi Flynn (22), forward Scottie Barnes (4) and center Christian Koloko (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Dec. 27, 2022. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
The Associated Press
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TORONTO—Paul George scored 23 points, Ivica Zubac had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers won for the seventh time in nine games by beating the Toronto Raptors 124–113 on Tuesday night.

Norman Powell scored 22 points off the bench and Kawhi Leonard had 15 as the two members of Toronto’s 2019 championship team returned to Canada for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.