George inspires remarkable Clippers win over Cavaliers

Paul George scored 23 points in the final quarter as he inspired the Los Angeles Clippers to a remarkable 120-118 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

American George, 33, was in fine form, scoring 39 points with 11 rebounds and seven assists to help his side overturn a 26-point deficit.

James Harden contributed 22 points, while Ivica Zubac, Terance Mann and Norman Powell scored 14 each.

George crowned his performance by sinking the go-ahead shot with seven seconds remaining before making a crucial block to preserve the Clippers’ lead just before the buzzer.

The victory boosts the Clippers’ chances of securing the fourth seed in the Western Conference.