On April 8, it was reported that in the NBA regular season that ended on April 8, the Clippers defeated the Cavaliers 120-118 at home, staging a 26-point super reversal. In this game, Paul George exploded with 39 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, and in an interview after the game, he said that he told head coach Tyronn Lue not to replace him.
In this game, the Clippers continued to miss due to injury, and the second leader Paul George continued to take on the team's scoring responsibility, did not give up when the team fell behind, and scored 23 points in the final quarter.
In the whole game, George played a total of 44 minutes, shooting 10 of 24, 3 of 9 three-pointers, 16 of 16 free throws, and scored a game-high 39 points, plus 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, with a plus/minus of +9.
The Cavaliers scored 80 points in the first half to take an 80-59 lead over the Clippers, and about the 80-point comeback in the first half, George said: "I knew the first half wasn't my true self, so in that moment, I was determined to win at all costs. ”
George spoke about suggesting to head coach Tyronn Lue not to substitute himself in the second half during the game, and Coach Lue agreed, George said: "I just want to stay on the pitch, I feel like we have good momentum, he believes I can hold on and at that moment I just want to win. I just believe in myself, I've been playing hard, I've always believed that you can't give up until the last second, that's what I did, focus on the game!"
In this regard, netizens said, "This is the strongest backing of Xiaoka." This is the consciousness and ability of the second leader of the Clippers!"
"George: Leave my rest time to Hahanhan, he needs it more than I do. ”
"The attack in the first half was good, I didn't defend it, the knight was too accurate"
"This game is the longest game of the season"
"George has shot 48 percent from the field in key moments this season!"
"When chasing points, you must look at Wei Shao, full of vitality and full of momentum"
"This is one of the top offensive and defensive strikers in the league, leading the team to a shocking reversal, and buying some rest time for Kazige, and the next few pickled peppers should also be rested in turns"
"George: Leave my rest time to Hahanhan, he needs it more than I do. ”