Paul George often spoke glowingly of his relationship with Chauncey Billups last season, and it seems like George eagerly looks forward to whenever he gets to see Billups this year. What better explanation for the good mood — and great performances — George has when he plays the Trail Blazers?
George came into this game averaging 26.7 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.3 steals per contest against Portland while canning 11-of-24 threes. The Clippers star has been in a deep slump recently, and didn’t perform the way he wanted down the stretch against the Kings, but the salve for his woes was seeing the Trail Blazers on the court again.