Paul George’s 33 points sends Clippers past Lakers 116-109 on ring night

Paul George scored 26 of his 33 points in second half, Kawhi Leonard added 26 points and Los Angeles Clippers rallied past Los Angeles Lakers on NBA champions' ring ceremony night for a 116-109 victory Tuesday.

George went 13 of 18 with five 3-pointers in an outstanding first game since agreeing to add four years and $190 million to his contract with Clippers, who never trailed in latest meeting of Sourn California's two NBA powerhouses. Clippers beat Lakers in season opener for second straight year while winning coach Tyronn Lue made his debut.

LeBron James scored 22 points and Anthony Davis had 18 for Lakers just 72 days after y finished off Miami Heat in NBA bubble.