Paul George became just the eighth player in NBA history to achieve a particular feat after the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets on Monday.
The Los Angeles Clippers got back to winning ways on Monday night as they defeated the Houston Rockets at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It was a tight affair closely contested by both teams, but the Clippers showed drive and determination to end a four match losing streak with a 95-93 win–and they have much to thank Paul George for swinging the game their way.
Paul George was at his best on Monday night as his heroics inspired the Clippers to win their first game in five attempts. The Clippers star led his side to their first victory in the absence of their main man Kawhi Leonard because of a recurring knee injury, and put up a performance that was worthy of a place in the record books – for the last second winner, his impact on his team and his numbers.
George racked up an insane tally of 35 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 steals and came up with a last-second jumper to help his team over the line against the Houston Rockets on Monday. George was inspirational as he led his team by example in the absence of their star player and earned the win, but it turns out that his display was also enough to earn George a place in the NBA history books.
The display earned George a place in the NBA history books as George became just the eighth player in NBA history to rack up a certain tally in a game.
Soon following the game, a stat surfaced on social media saying that with his performance against the Rockets, George became only the eighth player in the history of the NBA to have at least 35 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 steals in a single game. George’s heroics places him on a list of achievements that the legendary Michael Jordan has achieved on two occasions.
George will hope to keep up with the touch he finds himself in and help the Los Angeles Clippers keep up the pace until they have Kawhi Leonard back in their ranks.
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