Clippers' Paul George: Collects season-high six steals
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George had 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and six steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 117-103 win over the Jazz.
George left most of the scoring to Kawhi Leonard in the win, but he played the thief with frequency in the victory. While he's a prolific scorer, George's defensive prowess should not be overlooked, and he kept Jordan Clarkson and Simone Fontecchio in lockdown for most of the game.
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Clippers' Paul George: Leads team with 25 points
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George had 25 points (8-20 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 111-102 win over the Nuggets.
George had a productive night in a win over the reigning champions, and his performance continues to be a key piece of the Clippers' recent run of success. Although the starting lineup has flailed with Terance Mann at the wing, the combo of George, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are finally looking more comfortable on the floor together after some growing pains. After scoring only six points in the last meeting against the Nuggets five games ago, George improved his total in the rematch against Denver and has averaged 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists since the poor result.
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Clippers' Paul George: Season-high 10 dimes in loss
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George posted 15 points (6-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt), one rebound and 10 assists in 37 minutes during Thursday's 120-114 loss to Golden State.
George's shooting struggles continued Thursday, and he's connected on just 30.6 percent of his field-goal attempts over his last three games. He also got into foul trouble again, but that didn't deter him from playing heavy minutes. While the season-high 10 assists salvaged George's fantasy line, fantasy managers are certainly hoping for more consistent, all-around production from the All-Star forward.
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Clippers' Paul George: Gets in foul trouble during loss
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George produced six points (2-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 113-104 loss to the Nuggets.
Due to foul trouble, George took a seat during a stretch in the third and fourth quarter when the Nuggets clawed their way back into the game after being down by 11 points, and although Kawhi Leonard furiously tried to pick up the slack with six points and four rebounds in the final stanza, the Clippers fell short. It was a frustrating night for George, who turned in his worst performance of the season due to connecting on only two of 13 shot attempts. It's only the second time this season that George has finished in single digits, and his performance was a rare bump in the road.
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Clippers' Paul George: Sniffs double-double
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George racked up 25 points (9-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds and four assists across 36 minutes during Saturday's 107-88 victory over Dallas.
George finished on the verge of recording a double-double for his third straight contest, but even if he has yet to reach that feat, his numbers have looked impressive, particularly from a scoring perspective. George has netted at least 23 points in each of his last seven games, averaging 27.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game in that stretch.
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Clippers' Paul George: Massive line in loss
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George recorded 34 points (14-30 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 39 minutes during Friday's 116-106 loss to the Pelicans.
The Clippers are still trying to figure out how to best implement the talent on their roster, but the team can almost always depend on George and Kawhi Leonard to deliver. After a tepid outing against Dallas, George has enjoyed an impressive six-game run, averaging 28.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 steals.
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Clippers' Paul George: All-around production in win
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George had 24 points (8-23 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 109-102 win over the Spurs.
George struggled with efficiency but scored at least 20 points for a fifth straight game. During that stretch, he's averaged 27.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.0 steals in 37.0 minutes per game. Despite the addition of James Harden, George's numbers have remained elite, and he's a must-start player in fantasy.
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Clippers' Paul George: Scores team-high 28 points
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George logged 28 points (11-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 124-99 victory over San Antonio.
George was forced to leave the game briefly after getting poked in the eye by Victor Wembanyama, but he quickly returned to finish the game. Through 12 games, George is averaging 24.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.3 steals.
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Clippers' Paul George: Team-high 35 points in loss
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George closed Tuesday's 111-108 loss to Denver with 35 points (13-26 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals across 40 minutes.
Though the Clippers dropped their sixth game in a row, George's totals have been solid, save from a disappointing outing against the Mavericks over the weekend. George turnover the ball over seven times in Monday's loss to the Grizzlies, but he gave up the ball just once Tuesday on his way to producing what was his best overall fantasy line of the season.
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Clippers' Paul George: Team-high seven turnovers in loss
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George finished Sunday's 105-101 loss to the Grizzlies with 26 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven assists, seven rebounds and two steals over 37 minutes.
The Clippers turned the ball over 16 times -- 11 in the first half -- and George was the largest contributor to that total with seven. He did finish the game as the leading scorer for the Clippers and was one of two starters to finish with a positive point differential along with Russell Westbrook. With just two games during the upcoming week, George, Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook will get more practice time to build chemistry with the newly acquired James Harden, though the light schedule probably takes all four players out of must-start territory in 12-team leagues or shallower that set lineups weekly.
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Clippers' Paul George: Perfect from line as top scorer
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George logged 24 points (7-20 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 100-93 loss to the Nets.
George led all players in Wednesday's contest in scoring while finishing with a perfect mark from the free-throw line in a losing effort. George bounced back strong after tallying just 10 points Monday against New York, and he has posted at least 24 points, six rebounds and two steals in three of his last four games.
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Clippers' Paul George: Struggles with shot Monday
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George accumulated 10 points (2-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 111-97 loss to the Knicks.
George wasn't able to get going offensively in the loss, finishing with his worst shooting performance of the campaign. The superstar forward had posted a healthy 56.0 percent shooting percentage from the field over his first five contests, so it's not clear if he simply had an off night or if he was thrown off at all by the presence of James Harden in the lineup for the first time. There may be an adjustment period with the ball-dominant Harden now in the fold, but George has shown throughout his career that he's capable of putting up big numbers regardless of the roster around him.
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Clippers' Paul George: Dominates before fouling out
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George registered 35 points (11-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals over 37 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 130-125 overtime loss to the Lakers.
George was nearly unstoppable while he was on the court, draining an impressive 11 of 16 field-goal attempts -- including six of nine from beyond the arc -- to finish with 35 points. The star forward was particularly impactful in the fourth quarter, when he put up 20 points -- eight of which came in the final minute -- to help the Clippers come from behind and force overtime. George fouled out less than a minute into the extra period, however, and his team couldn't keep pace following his departure. It's certainly worth noting that this was the second game of a back-to-back set, and George excelled in both contests, totaling 62 points over 70 minutes. He's missed significant time due to injuries each of the past four campaigns, but George could finish as one of the top players in fantasy this year if he's able to stay healthy and avoid the slew of maintenance days he's gotten in recent seasons.
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Clippers' Paul George: Not on injury report
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George isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Although the Clippers are playing the second half of a back-to-back set Wednesday, George and Kawhi Leonard will be able to suit up. George tallied 27 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's win over Orlando.
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Clippers' Paul George: Posts 27 points in victory
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George posted 27 points (8-17 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 118-102 victory over the Magic.
Kawhi Leonard suffered through a poor shooting night, but George aptly picked up the slack. It's currently unclear how the duo will approach the back-to-back game against the Lakers on Wednesday, but barring any late-breaking news, we should expect George on the floor.
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Clippers' Paul George: Slated to play Tuesday
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George plans to play Tuesday against the Magic, but his status for Wednesday's matchup against the Lakers remains to be determined, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
George and Kawhi Leonard will both be evaluated following the first half of the Clippers' back-to-back set Tuesday before their respective availabilities for Wednesday are determined. This isn't much of an update, as it's simply standard protocol, but it does sound like Los Angeles' superstars will attempt to play in both halves of the Clippers' first back-to-back, something they haven't done in recent years. Through three games, George has averaged 27.3 points, 4.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals in 32.7 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Paul George: Huge night in tough loss
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George closed Friday's 120-118 loss to the Jazz with 36 points (9-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 15-15 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 38 minutes.
The 33-year-old led all scorers in the contest, and his 15 made free throws was his best performance at the charity stripe since he went 17-for-20 during a game against the Trail Blazers in March 2019, his final season with the Thunder. George is looking healthy and locked in to begin the campaign, but the Clippers will need more support for him and Kawhi Leonard if they're going to be competitive in the Western Conference -- aside from the team's two stars, no other starter for Los Angeles scored more than six points Friday.
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Clippers' Paul George: Pours in team-high 27 points
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George racked up 27 points (11-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, six assists and three steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Few teams are as potent as the Clippers when they have both of their elite players on the floor. George and Kawhi Leonard looked healthy and motivated in the season opener, which could be a sign of good things to come for the Clippers. If George can stay healthy and put in a full season, the sky is the limit for his totals and the team's playoff fortunes.
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Clippers' Paul George: Good to go for opener
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George isn't included on the Clippers' injury report for Wednesday's season opener versus the Trail Blazers.
George was rested in the Clippers' preseason finale versus Denver this past Thursday, but he's back to 100 percent entering the 2023-24 campaign after he reported to training camp without any restrictions after missing the first round of the postseason last spring with a sprained right knee. With Kawhi Leonard also having made a full recovery from the meniscus cleanup procedure he underwent June 6, the Clippers will have their two co-stars available Wednesday. Expect Leonard and George to receive periodic rest days throughout the season, however, especially with the Clippers set to play a league-high 15 back-to-back sets in 2023-24.
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Clippers' Paul George: Taking night off
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George will rest during Thursday's preseason game against Denver, Joey Linn of Sports Illustrated reports.
George will join Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook on the shelf for the final exhibition. All three players should be ready to roll for Opening Night on Oct. 25 against Portland.
