Don’t let the “Playoff P” nickname fool you; 13 seasons in, Paul George remains capable of being the alpha dog in any environment, regular season included. Charged up for a midseason showdown against a fellow Western Conference top dog, the newly-named nine-time All-Star brought every facet of his game. Victory within grasp, the LA Clippers forward snatches it himself with a five-points-in-10-seconds sequence, draining a clutch 3-pointer on one end, then ripping away a steal on the other before bringing the crowd to its feet with a suave one-handed reverse dunk in transition. George did enough to rain on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s parade, finishing with 38 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and six 3-pointers in the win on January 16, 2024. · Jan 17, 2024