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George registered 27 points (9-24 FG, 4-14 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block across 37 minutes in the Thunder's 117-113 loss to the Kings on Monday.
Impact
George served as an excellent complement to the effort of the returning Russell Westbrook, and he fell just short of a second straight double-double. George's shot has been a bit spotty in November, as he's now drained 40.9 percent or less of his attempts in four of the last six contests. Nevertheless, the 28-year-old is locked into a high-usage role even when Westbrook is in the lineup -- as evidenced yet again Monday -- and he's now averaging a career-high 7.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.4 steals. His versatile production therefore continues to render him an elite asset across all formats.
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George tallied 32 points (9-22 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 11-11 FT), 11 rebounds, three steals, three blocks, and two assists in 39 minutes during Saturday's 110-100 victory over Phoenix.
Impact
George produced arguably his best all-around performance of the season Saturday, helping the Thunder to another victory in the process. He has now scored at least 30 points in three straight games, picking up much of the slack left by the injury to Russell Westbrook (ankle). George continues to rack up the steal numbers, currently averaging 2.5 for the season. With or without Westbrook, George should be in the discussion to finish the season as a first round player come April.
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George accounted for 35 points (13-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in 29 minutes Wednesday as the Thunder topped the Knicks.
Impact
George eclipsed the 30-point threshold for the second straight night Wednesday and did so with a similarly efficient performance whilst carrying the load for a Westbrook-less Thunder squad. No matter, George is no stranger to being the undisputed top option. The Thunder got off to a rocky start but they soon found their groove and have been able to maintain it with Westbrook (ankle) sidelined. The 2018-19 season is shaping up to be the most complete for the veteran wing, and those who own fantasy stock in George should be feeling good about the recent upward trend.
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George finished with 32 points (11-19 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, and six assists in 35 minutes during Monday's 118-101 victory over the Suns.
Impact
George led all scorers Monday, pouring in 32 points on 11-of-19 shooting. He also drained six triples but failed to record a steal for the first time in his last seven games. With Russell Westbrook (ankle) continuing to miss games, George will likely remain the focal point on offense, giving him a nice short-term boost.
9d | RotoWire
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George recorded 20 points (8-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists and two steals across 38 minutes in Saturday's 111-96 loss to the Mavericks.
Impact
George and Steven Adams shared the sane point and rebound totals in the loss. While George coughed up the ball five times and only connected on three of his nine 3-point attempts, he still put together a decent stat line. With Russell Westbrook (back) out, George becomes the linchpin for the Thunder on both ends of the floor, and he's one of the main reasons why Oklahoma City is 7-5 after spending five of 12 games without their All-Star point guard.
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George recorded 20 points (7-21 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and six steals across 35 minutes in Thursday's win over the Rockets.
Impact
George led the way for the Thunder, who were missing Russell Westbrook (ankle), with one of his best all-around performances of the year. The veteran wing has struggled shooting the ball so far this year, hitting just 39.4 percent of his shots from the field but has continued his excellent production elsewhere. George's poor shooting may be the product of increased defensive attention with Westbrook out, and should improve as the season wears on. George is a excellent fantasy option and will only get better as he gets on track shooting the ball.
12d | RotoWire
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George totaled 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 39 minutes in Wednesday's 95-86 win over the Cavaliers.
Impact
George has now recorded under 20 points in three of his last four games while shooting just about 33 percent over that span. Dennis Schroder took on the role of the main scorer Wednesday night with Russell Westbrook (ankle) out, and while many would have expected George to run with the extra minutes, he simply is shooting well enough to be the primary scorer on offense right now.
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George finished with 23 points (6-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight assists, six rebounds, and four steals in 37 minutes during Monday's 122-116 victory over the Pelicans.
Impact
George was locked in on the defensive end again Monday finishing with four steals to go with 23 points. Russell Westbrook (ankle) went down in this one with what appeared to be a severe ankle sprain. If Westbrook is forced to miss time, George is likely going to see quite a bump in usage, resulting in increased production. His efficiency could take a hit as a result but the supporting numbers are going to to be there almost without question.
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George produced 17 points (6-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven assists, four rebounds, and two steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 134-111 victory over the Wizards.
Impact
George, along with a number of other starters, was able to get some rest Friday as the Thunder blew out the hapless Wizards. After revealing he was suffering from an ongoing foot issue, the reduced playing time can only be a good thing for him moving forward. The issue did not appear to hamper him at all in this one as he shot 50 percent from the floor while adding seven assists and a pair of steals. He will now get a couple of nights to rest up before facing the Pelicans on Monday in what should be an uptempo game.
18d | RotoWire
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George revealed after Thursday's 111-107 win over the Hornets that he's dealing with Peroneal Nerve Palsy in his left foot, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports. "It's nothing that's major, nothing that's going to hurt me," George said. "It's just something that's going to come back when it feels right, I guess. It's just playing through that."
Impact
George referred to his condition as a case of "dead foot," with the nerve issue presenting numbness in his ankles and feet. The forward noted that he first felt the foot nagging him in the Thunder's third preseason game, so the problem could perhaps partially explain why he's shooting a dismal 38.5 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from three-point range this season, both well below his career marks. It doesn't sound like George plans to miss any game action because of the condition, but it could be something that slows an eventual correction in his lagging efficiency. Fortunately for fantasy owners, George has still delivered his usual robust counting stats, averaging 23.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.7 three-pointers, 2.4 steals and 1.0 block in 35.4 minutes per game through seven games. With the exception of the treys and minutes, all of those numbers are improvements from his marks in his first season in Oklahoma City.
2010: R1 10th
