George, Leonard Lead Way as Clippers Maintain Mastery of Trail Blazers

George, Leonard Lead Way as Clippers Maintain Mastery of Trail Blazers
Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles past Kris Murray of the Portland Trail Blazers during an NBA game in Portland, Ore., on March 20, 2024. Jaime Valdez/USA TODAY via Field Level Media
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PORTLAND, Ore.—Paul George scored 27 points and Kawhi Leonard added 24 as the Los Angeles Clippers notched a 116–103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, March 20,  in the first contest of a two-game set.

James Harden had 19 points and 14 assists as the Clippers (43–25) defeated the Trail Blazers for the third straight time this season and eighth in a row overall.