Paul George, nicknamed Playoff P, was particularly good at playing in the playoffs during his time with the Pacers, and repeatedly led the team to comebacks and set records. However, after joining the Thunder and now the Clippers, it seems that he has not yet achieved particularly dazzling results. It depends on whether Playoff P can play in the playoffs. The following career reached new heights.
Playoff P reappears in the life-and-death battle with full force
- Season:2020-21 CFG5
- result:Speedboat 116-102 Sun
- data:41 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, FG 15-20
With Kawhi Leonard still unable to play, the Clippers faced a 1-3 deficit. In a life-and-death battle, Paul George had a very difficult first half, scoring only 11 points and making many turnovers. However, he came out with full firepower in the second half. He scored 30 points, including a three-pointer after getting past Chris Paul. Marcus Morris Sr. and Reggie Jackson also scored 22 and 23 points respectively. DeMarcus Cousins also played a special role and scored 15 points. He dominated the Suns throughout the game and won The next key victory dragged the game into the sixth game.
George has scored at least 20 points in all 18 playoff games this season, becoming the fourth player in history after Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant. George is also the first player in the NBA to score more than 40 points, shoot 75% or more in a single game in the playoffs, shoot 50% or more in three-pointers, and hit 100% in free throws.
Playoff P single-core captures key battles
- Season:2020-21 R2G5
- result:Clippers 119-111 Jazz
- data:37 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks
Before Game 5, the Clippers received the bad news that ace Kawhi Leonard was injured and could not play. When everyone was optimistic that the Jazz would win their third victory, Paul George transformed into the long-lost Playoff P and withstood the pressure and scored a game-high 37. points, the Clippers also withstood the Jazz's adversity in the first half and scored 17 three-pointers. In the second half, the Jazz stalled and George frequently pulled Rudy Gobert out for singles. When he attracted attention, Jackson and Batum were unable to bounce from the outside. False hair, complete the reversal.
In this campaign, George scored 37 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists, becoming the first player in the history of the Clippers to score at least 35 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists in the playoffs.
