Paul George keys Thunder victory over Milwaukee

Paul George (13) dribbles as Milwaukee's Malcolm Brogdon (13) defends Sunday night. (Photo by Nate Billings)The Milwaukee Bucks have the NBA’s best record, entering Chesapeake Arena with a 35-12 record Sunday night. But the Thunder beat the Bucks 118-112 in a rousing game that fortified hope that OKC can play with the league’s best squads.

Here are three quick takeaways from the Thunder victory:

* Paul George was fabulous down the stretch. The Thunder led 101-87 with six minutes left but let Milwaukee get back in the game. The Bucks scored on eight of nine possessions, and Eric Bledsoe’s 3-point with 1:09 drew Milwaukee within 110-107. But George, who had driven to a dunk on his previous…