Paul George helps Clippers maintain mastery of Blazers

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Paul George scored 27 points and Kawhi Leonard added 24 as the Los Angeles Clippers notched a 116-103 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in the first contest of a two-game set.

James Harden had 19 points and 14 assists as the Clippers (43-25) defeated the Trail Blazers for the third straight time this season and eighth in a row overall.

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