Clippers’ Paul George taunts PJ Washington as he recreates Mavs star’s Game 3 pose after shooting at him… before Los Angeles nearly blows 31-point lead in dramatic win over Dallas

Paul George mockingly recreated PJ Washington’s crossed arms pose from the other night Sunday as the Clippers evened the series against the Mavs.

Washington went viral earlier this week during Game 3 when he struck a picturesque pose in the middle of a brawl between the teams.

And George returned the favor in Game 4 after scoring three points against Washington in the first half.

The Clippers found themselves trailing late in the fourth quarter after leading by 31 earlier in the game, but held their nerve to win 116-111 and bring the series back to a 2-2 tie.

George had 33 points, eight assists and six rebounds in the victory.

Paul George recreated PJ Washington’s picturesque pose during 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 that I was watching their bench, so I decided to watch it again.”

Washington added with humor: “I wanted my films to be perfect for post-game.”

The fight ensued when Mann bumped into Washington after a play, with both receiving technical fouls.

Washington was then ejected after intervening in another scuffle, this time coming to the defense of Mavs star Luka Doncic after a Russell Westbrook foul that Washington took issue with.

George scored 33 points against the Mavs as the Clippers earned a crucial Game 4 victory.

Washington, meanwhile, scored 10 points and added four rebounds in Dallas’ close loss.

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 first for the Mavericks since midway through the first quarter.

Luka Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his fourth career playoff triple-double – all against the Clippers.

Game 5 will take place Wednesday evening in Los Angeles.