PHOENIX -- Paul George was on his way back down to earth when he realized he needed to go right back up again. After contesting on a pump fake, George’s toes barely touched the floor before he was airborne, squarely in Devin Booker’s face with an arm outstretched to block the Phoenix Suns’ sharpshooter’s three-point attempt. The swat was astonishing, particularly because George immediately grabbed the ball afterwards and was wrapped up by Booker to prevent a fast break.
“I was right there,” said point guard Dennis Schröder. “That play was amazing.”
“Just good timing,” George shrugged.