On Tuesday night, George offered a reminder that he is still one of the best players in the N.B.A. In leading the Clippers to a season-opening 116-109 win over the Lakers, George scored 33 points while shooting 13 of 18 from the field. The performance came on the night the Lakers collected their championship rings. They also got a solid effort from Kawhi Leonard, who scored 26 points. LeBron James had 22 points for the Lakers, and Anthony Davis finished with 18.

Source: International New York Times December 22, 2020 23:21 UTC