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Paul George powers enigmatic Clippers to impressive comeback win over Cavs

Paul George was sick. His co-star was hurt. His team had lost four consecutive games, and sitting at his locker Oct. 30, George and the Clippers looked run down just six games into a season they'd hoped would be a joyride. "It starts with me," George said. "I got to get better, I got to do better." If three-week-old seasons can have turning points, that qualifies. George kicked the sickness ...
Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against Luke Kennard of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of the game at Crypto.com Arena on Nov. 7, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Paul George was sick.

His co-star was hurt.

His team had lost four consecutive games, and sitting at his locker Oct. 30, George and the Clippers looked run down just six games into a season they'd hoped would be a joyride.

"It starts with me," George said. "I got to get better, I got to do better."

If three-week-old seasons can have turning points, that qualifies. George kicked the sickness and as he began to be able to breathe, his team

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