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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Players to watch against Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 46

By Nick Ziegler

Los Angeles Lakers, Luke Walton (Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 15: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on January 15, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

– Paul George

While many thought that Paul George was going to be coming to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the very talented George instead decided very early on that Oklahoma City was the place for him.

After the team didn’t achieve the success that they would have liked last season, they are doing much better this season. One of the main reasons for that is because of the play of George. So far this season, George is having a great year.

In his second season with the Thunder, George is averaging a career-high with 26.6 points per game and also a career-high at 8.1 rebounds per game. George has really elevated his already All-Star level talent this season, and has emerged as the go-to scorer for the Thunder.

With Westbrook taking a bit of a backseat to George in the scoring department, he is once again averaging a triple-double this season, and the duo is one of the best in the league. While George has had a great season, he has struggled with his shot a bit as of late. This is certainly a reason why the Thunder have been struggling, but he will likely break out of his funk soon.

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