Paul George powers LA Clippers past Lakers on NBA's opening night

• George scores 33 points as Clippers win 116-109 over Lakers
• Durant tallies 25 in Nets debut as Brooklyn beats Golden State

After the Los Angeles Lakers got their championship rings, the Los Angeles Clippers gave a performance that showed this retooled team is determined to contend for its own jewelry several months from now.

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