15h | RotoWire
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George produced 34 points (12-26 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 45 minutes during Oklahoma City's 107-99 win over the Jazz in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Impact
Along with Russell Westbrook, George co-led the Thunder's jaw-dropping comeback from a 25-point second-half deficit, posting his second-highest scoring total of the series in the process. The 27-year-old has been sharp with his shot save for a ragged Game 2, and he now sports a solid 45.2 percent success rate from the floor over the five games against the Jazz. With the Thunder once again facing elimination in Game 6 on Friday, George is likely to be heavily involved once again.
2d | RotoWire
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George totaled 32 points (9-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 12-12 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 40 minutes during Oklahoma City's 113-96 loss to the Jazz in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Impact
George's scoring total was tops on the team for the second straight game, but OKC dropped another double-digit decision to the Jazz. The All-Star forward has been spectacular in three of the first four games of the series, scoring between 23 and 36 points while shooting a solid 44.9 percent overall, including 42.5 percent from three-point range. George will undoubtedly be heavily involved again when the Thunder tries to stave off elimination on its home floor in Wednesday's Game 5.
5d | RotoWire
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George posted 23 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals across 40 minutes during Oklahoma City's 115-102 loss to the Jazz in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Impact
George's scoring and minutes totals both paced the Thunder on the night, and he bounced back nicely from a 28.6 percent shooting tally in Game 2. While George's performance was encouraging, the Jazz did a highly impressive job containing Russell Westbrook, leaving the Thunder nowhere close to a win. George may have to push his shot attempts back over 20 -- as was the case in the first two games of the series -- for OKC to have a chance of evening matters up at 2-2 in Game 4 on Monday.
8d | RotoWire
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George scored 18 points (6-21 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-4 FT) to go along with 10 rebounds, three blocks and one assist across 43 minutes during Wednesday's 102-95 loss to the Jazz.
Impact
George struggled with his shot in this one, connecting on 29 percent of his attempts from the field and missing eight times from beyond the arc. He achieved a double-double as he led the team in rebounding and played his usual tough defense, but one would think the team could have fared better had he come up with a better night at the offensive end. George, who enjoyed a terrific performance in the series opener, will take averages of 27 points, 8.5 rebounds and six treys per contest into Saturday's Game 3.
9d | RotoWire
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George (hip) is not listed on the Thunder's injury report ahead of Game 2 against the Jazz, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact
George was battling a hip bruise after Sunday's explosive Game 1 performance, but his status was never in much doubt. Expect George, who had eight three-pointers in Game 1, to start and be available in full capacity Wednesday night.
9d | RotoWire
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George only went through non-contact portions of Tuesday's practice as a result of a hip contusion, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact
George was excellent during Game 1 against Utah, dropping 36 points, seven rebounds and one steal in 38 minutes, but apparently picked up an injury along the way. Considering he was unable to go through contact portions of practice, he should likely be considered questionable for Wednesday's Game 2.
11d | RotoWire
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George totaled 36 points (13-20 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes in Sunday's 116-108 victory over the Jazz.
Impact
George propelled the Thunder to a victory in Game 1, catching fire from three-point range and contributing on the defensive end as well. George left the game early in the fourth quarter with what appeared to be a back injury of sorts, but he should be okay to continue rolling against the Jazz in Game 2 Wednesday.
15d | RotoWire
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George registered 40 points (13-20 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 137-123 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact
George finished the regular season in style, posting twice as many points as field-goal attempts while making it rain from beyond the arc. George shot 38.3 percent from the field in March and had made just 34.2 percent of his shot attempts through the first four games of April, so this was a good step in the right direction with the playoffs set to begin this weekend.
17d | RotoWire
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George scored 27 points (7-19 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 8-9 FT) while adding three rebounds, an assist and a steal in 37 minutes during Monday's 115-93 win over the Heat.
Impact
He's wrapping up his first season with OKC on a high note, scoring at least 20 points in five of the last six games. With the club in the playoffs but still fighting for a higher seed, expect George to come out firing once again Wednesday at home against the Grizzlies.
19d | RotoWire
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George tallied 24 points (6-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 108-102 victory over the Rockets.
Impact
George continued to struggle from the field but still managed 24 points to go with a pair of steals. This game was not pretty to watch but the Thunder did enough to come away with an important victory. George brings the defense on a nightly basis and is one of the reasons the Thunder sit where they do in the standings. The face the Miami Heat on Monday in what is another must-win game.
2010: R1 10th
