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ONE: The Clippers’ 154-111 victory over the Mavericks to take a 3-2 series showed how good the Clippers are when Paul George is locked in, and George admitted afterward the bubble had taken a toll on his mental health, and he sought help and got it. “I had anxiety, a little bit of depression. Just being locked in here, I just wasn’t there. I checked out,” George said. And there was also coach Doc Rivers, who spoke passionately about Jacob Blake’s death and racism in America.
Next game: Clippers vs. Mavericks, Game 6, Thursday, 6 p.m. (Clippers lead series, 3-2).
Just … wow. Wow. What a night. What a thing, all of this.
Expect that a lot more will be written still about this 154-111 Clippers win in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
They’re up 3-2.https://t.co/6WFxuF0SQI
— Mirjam Swanson (@MirjamSwanson) August 26, 2020
Doc, speaking his piece. pic.twitter.com/N7JIZpSZ19
— Mirjam Swanson (@MirjamSwanson) August 26, 2020
Paul George: “I underestimated mental health. Anxiety, a little bit of depression. Games 2, 3, 4 I felt like I wasn’t there.”
— Mirjam Swanson (@MirjamSwanson) August 26, 2020
Paul George says he appreciates the support he got from his fellow Clippers the last few days. (📹: @kylegoon) pic.twitter.com/qtiK2gc8g1
— Mirjam Swanson (@MirjamSwanson) August 26, 2020
Paul George spoke candidly, following up on his postgame comments on TNT, in response to a question from @notoriousohm. )📹: @kylegoon) pic.twitter.com/nxPAnEnN3A
— Mirjam Swanson (@MirjamSwanson) August 26, 2020
“I don’t want to talk to him. He’s just saying a lot of bad stuff to me… I just hope it wasn’t intentional. If that was intentional.. that’s really bad.”
Luka Doncic addresses Marcus Morris stepping on his injured ankle in game 5. @dallasmavs | #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/CqhqxWEAfM
— FOX Sports Southwest (@FOXSportsSW) August 26, 2020
I play this game with a level of respect for myself and other players. To think I would try to injure somebody is crazy to me. 10 years going against the best. I stand on morals and hard work. I compete and leave it out there every game.
— Marcus Morris (@MookMorris2) August 26, 2020
Social media reacts after Clippers embarrass Mavs 154-111 to take series lead
TWO: The Purple and Bold newsletter from Kyle Goon who is inside the bubble in Orlando touches several subjects, including LeBron James speaking that while winning Game 4 should have been about the game and honoring Kobe Bryant, the shooting of Jacob Blake and the viral video that has been discussed was much more important. The Lakers have a 3-1 series lead and can close out the series tonight against the Blazers, who will be without star Damian Lillard.
Next game: Lakers vs. Trail Blazers, Game 5, tonight, 6 p.m. (Lakers lead series, 3-1)
Posted LeBron James’ reaction to the Jacob Blake shooting to Instagram: https://t.co/K1wOGAdClL
— Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) August 25, 2020
For Lakers’ LeBron James, Jacob Blake’s shooting is bigger issue than a big Game 4 victory
Portland star Damian Lillard (knee) to miss Game 5 vs. Lakers
THREE: Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen gave up a game-tying ninth-inning home run and the Giants went on to win after Donovan Solano’s game-winning two-run homer in theh 10th inning gave them a 10-8 victory.
Someday, years from now, someone will read this game story and come away thinking, “man, Justin Turner’s hair was something else.” https://t.co/XMOK6UhwNN pic.twitter.com/fxVzdxTDgj
— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) August 26, 2020
Donnie Barrels says good night.
@DonovanSolano17 | #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/kbALUEy5gf— SFGiants (@SFGiants) August 26, 2020
FOUR: The Angels split a doubleheader with the Astros, but more importantly, the Angels’ offense showed some much needed firepower, reporter Adam Grosbard writes.
Look, it’s me, pretending to be the Angels writer for a day while really just obsessing over Ohtani https://t.co/jUWkhu3f8w
— Adam Grosbard (@AdamGrosbard) August 25, 2020
FIVE: Read the latest from Rams reporter Kevin Modesti and Chargers writer Gilbert Manzano from training camp as the season inches closer.
Chargers’ Linval Joseph vows to protect SoFi Stadium with or without fans
Rams, Chargers announce SoFi Stadium won’t host fans until further notice
Young Rams offensive linemen try to learn from last year’s hurt
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