“I take full responsiblity for us and our record right now,” Paul George opened up in his post-game interview following the Los Angeles Clippers’ storybook win against the Houston Rockets.
He added, “Regardless of who’s in the lineup who’s not, I’m more than capable of going out, performing, and willing our team to wins.”
That’s exactly what he did with Kawhi Leonard and John Wall on the bench last night. George did everything for the Clippers, putting up 35 points on 15-of-26 shooting, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals.
As the Rockets’ young core was putting out the Clippers’ fire, it was George’s solitary flicker that turned into a thriving flame of points and defensive stops — and eventually the fireworks celebrating the team’s win.