Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

With the Lakers and Clippers set for a Christmas showdown, USA TODAY Sports spoke with a group of NBA analysts to break down the L.A. story lines.

Paul George didn’t get a win when he returned to Oklahoma City with the Clippers, but he received a warm welcome from Thunder fans.

Kawhi Leonard was in San Antonio on Saturday night, which meant he was heartily booed. But he answered those with stellar play in a big Clippers win.

Paul George’s mom has faced many challenges since a stroke 23 years ago. So George and his parents now look to help other families affected by stroke.

James Harden and the Rockets know it will take time for Russell Westbrook to completely adjust to things in Houston, but they’re being patient.

Luka Doncic is no longer intimidated facing NBA superstars because he’s become one himself, and even Dirk Nowitzki is impressed by the rapid progress.

Anthony Davis has no idea what to expect when he returns to New Orleans for \ first time. But Lakers teammate LeBron James hopes to have given help.

In their debut together, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard shown some rust. But the Clippers can be patient with their dynamic duo. Here’s why.

Clippers’ Paul George credits “new shoulders” for performance in his home debut: 37 points in 20 minutes as Los Angeles beat the Hawks 150-101.

Paul George made his home debut for the Clippers on Saturday night, but Kawhi Leonard sat out to rest his sore left knee.