CLEVELAND — (AP) Paul George made a season-high eight 3-pointers and scored 36 points, Kawhi Leonard added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers found enough energy on tired legs to end a six-game road trip with a 121-99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Just 24 hours after dropping a tight game in Brooklyn that had an NBA Finals vibe, the Clippers did most of their damage from long range to avoid losing two straight for the first time this season. Los Angeles made 20 3s, matching a season-best and went 4-2 on their trip.
George only missed one 3-pointer and Los Angeles outscored Cleveland 60-12 from behind the arc. LA also got 40 points from its bench.
The Cavs shot 40% from long rang, but only had 10 attempts, something head coach J.B. Bickerstaff lamented after the final whistle. Collin Sexton led the team with 27 points and Darius Garland added 23, but Andre Drummond struggled with only 14 points and five rebounds after sitting out Monday's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves with an injury.
Larry Nance Jr. missed his fourth straight game with a sprained right wrist, however Kevin Love has resumed basketball activities after reaggravating a calf strain weeks ago. The five-time All-Star is day-to-day.
Cleveland will play the first of back-to-back games against the Milwaukee Bucks Friday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, beginning a tough stretch against some of the NBA's best teams.