Paul George scored a playoff career-high 41 points on seven different Phoenix Suns defenders to help the L.A. Clippers stave off elimination. After missing two crucial late free throws in LA’s Game 2 loss, George returned and silenced Phoenix Suns Arena with his finest playoff performance. George made 15 of 20 shots and scored 41 points to go with 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals to send the Clippers back to Los Angeles for Game 6 with a 116-102 victory on Monday night. The Clippers, the only team to overcome a 2-0 deficit twice in the same postseason, now trail in the Western Conference finals 3-2. They can force a Game 7 with a win on Wednesday at the Staples Center.
George scores 41, Clippers stave off elimination
