The Associated Press
Clippers beat Jazz 119-111 to take series lead
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Paul George delivered exactly what was needed to move the Los Angeles Clippers one step closer to their first conference finals berth. With Kawhi Leonard sidelined with a knee injury, George responded with one of the best postseason performances of his NBA career with 37 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists to lead the Clippers to a 119-111 victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals series Wednesday night. George became the first player in franchise history to post at least 35 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists in a playoff game.