It was supposed to be the “Paul George Game.” Instead, it was an all-around game for the Thunder.
George admitted earlier in the week that playing against his former team for the first time would be emotional. It turned out his reunion game would be short-lived.
“Russ and Melo did an unbelievable job of shouldering everything,” George said. “They carried the team. They carried me.”
George's foul trouble could have spelled trouble for the Thunder. Instead, Oklahoma City powered on to its best all-around game of the early season, a 114-96 win against the Pacers.
Russell Westbrook had 28 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds for his second triple-double in four games, and Carmelo Anthony had his first double-double as a Thunder player with 28 points and 10 rebounds.