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“Thank you Playoff P”: NBA Analysts Skip Bayless and Kendrick Perkins heap praise for Paul George for his performance in Game 3 against the Suns

Raahib Singh
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"Thank you Playoff P": NBA Analysts Skip Bayless and Kendrick Perkins heap praise for Paul George for his performance in Game 3 against the Suns

Clippers star Paul George comes up big in Game 3, as the Clippers beat the Suns to manage their first-ever Western Conference Finals win

The Game 3 Clippers did it again. As we’ve seen all playoffs, the Clippers went down in a 0-2 hole yet again. However, the Clippers team that is down 0-2 always finds a way to come back. People doubted the Clippers this time around, as Chris Paul returned to the floor and Kawhi Leonard was out. However, Paul George took the load on his shoulder and carried the team.

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It was a collective team performance, with George anchoring the team. Paul George ended the game with 27 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists while having played for 43 minutes. Reggie Jackson added 23 points, while Ivica Zubac added a 15 point, 16 rebound double-double. The Suns had five players score in double digits, but none of them could maintain a rhythm long enough to win it for their team.

Paul George receives praises from NBA Analysts

While Paul George’s performance may not be remembered like Kevin Durant’s Game 5 performance, but it was significant nonetheless. George scored 27 points while shooting 9-26 from the field. One may look at this and not see a performance worthy of praise, but that’s what happens if one just looks at the stat sheets. In a tough first half, Zubac and George kept the Clippers up with the Suns, and in the second half, George was part of the reason the Clippers took off and got their 16 point lead.

Analyst and Clippers fan Skip Bayless couldn’t help but praise PG for his performance.

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Even Kendrick Perkins couldn’t help but compliment George and Zubac for their work tonight.

The Clippers would like to ride on the momentum and even things before they head back to Arizona. They face the Suns for Game 4 on Saturday.

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Raahib Singh

Raahib Singh

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Raahib Singh is an NBA Journalist and Content Strategist at The SportsRush. A Computer Science Engineer by qualification, Raahib's passion for sports drew him towards TSR. He started playing basketball at 14 and has been following the NBA since 2013. His entry into the basketball world perfectly coincided with Stephen Curry putting the league on notice. Having followed the league for a long time, he decided to use his knowledge to become a sportswriter with The SportsRush in 2020. Raahib loves to put up some shots in his spare time, watch Cricket, Formula 1, and/or read a nice thriller.

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