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Paul George's 34 points not enough as scoring-deficient Clippers fall to Jazz

The Clippers' stalwart point guard whipped out an invisible dictionary. How could it be possible, through nine games to start the season, that these Clippers were last in the NBA in points per game? In offensive efficiency? These Clippers — even continuing to miss Kawhi Leonard — with Paul George, John Wall, Norman Powell and a crew of veteran talent capable of going for 30 points on any given ...
Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers takes a shot against Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on Nov. 6, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.

The Clippers' stalwart point guard whipped out an invisible dictionary.

How could it be possible, through nine games to start the season, that these Clippers were last in the NBA in points per game? In offensive efficiency? These Clippers — even continuing to miss Kawhi Leonard — with Paul George, John Wall, Norman Powell and a crew of veteran talent capable of going for 30 points on any given night?

So guard Reggie Jackson, who has struggled himself to a 36% shooting start from the field, put it

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