Despite an overwhelming defeat against the Boston Celtics on Saturday afternoon, Paul George showcased an outstanding performance for the LA Clippers, achieving a significant milestone during the game.

Paul George recorded 21 points on an impressive 53% shooting from the field in a 29-minute display. This propelled him up the all-time scoring list to 101st place, surpassing basketball legend Bob Cousy. With a total of 16,976 points, George now stands 161 points away from surpassing Grant Hill and entering the prestigious top 100 all-time scorers.

Although Paul George demonstrated exceptional skills against the Celtics, the Clippers struggled overall, unable to secure rebounds or execute effective defensive plays. The Celtics capitalized on this, emphasizing a strategy of taking numerous three-point shots, aided by the Clippers’ allowance of 15 offensive rebounds.

Despite recent challenges, the Clippers had previously enjoyed a nine-game winning streak with Kawhi Leonard on the court. Unfortunately, Leonard has been sidelined for the last two games due to a left hip contusion resulting from an incident with Grant Williams on Wednesday. With a brief turnaround of two games in three days, the Clippers now aim for a recovery, hoping for Kawhi’s return in time for their next game after Christmas.