- Paul George mocked his opponent PJ Washington during Game 4 on Sunday
- The Clippers held on and earned a crucial victory in Game 4 to level the series.
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Paul George mockingly recreated PJ Washington’s crossed arms pose from the other Sunday night when the Clippers tied the series against the Mavs.
Washington went viral earlier this week during Game 3 when he stood in that picturesque pose in the middle of a fight between the teams.
And George returned the favor in Game 4 after hitting a 3-pointer on Washington in the first half.
The Clippers found themselves trailing late in the fourth quarter after leading by 31 early in the game, but held their nerve to win 116-111 and bring the series to a 2-2 tie.
George scored 33 points, eight assists and six rebounds in the victory.
Paul George recreated PJ Washington’s picturesque pose from Game 3 on Sunday
After Game 3, which Dallas won 101-90, Washington explained the origin of his pose to ESPN.
“(Clippers’ Terrance) Mann was mad because I was looking at his bench, so I decided to look at him again.”
Added Washington: “I wanted to get my moves right for after the game.”
The fight occurred when Mann collided with Washington after a play and both received technical fouls.
Washington was later ejected after intervening in another fight, this time defending Mavs star Luka Doncic after a Russell Westbrook foul that Washington took issue with.
Paul George scored 33 points against the Mavs and the Clippers earned a crucial victory in Game 4.
On Sunday, the Clippers won again without Kawhi Leonard, who missed the series opener with right knee inflammation before playing in both of Dallas’ victories.
Kyrie Irving scored 40 points for Dallas, including an acrobatic layup with 2:15 left for a 104-103 lead that was the Mavericks’ first since midway through the first quarter.
Luka Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the fourth triple-double of his playoff career, all against the Clippers.
Game 5 is Wednesday night in Los Angeles.