About 24 hours before tip off in Game 1 against the Utah Jazz, Paul George promised he would introduce Oklahoma City to “Playoff P”. Chesapeake Energy Arena welcomes him with open arms.
Embracing the moment, George ripped off a Thunder playoff record 8 three-pointers on 11 attempts, en route to a 36-point game. Besides suffering a hip contusion and missing the closing minutes of the Thunder’s 116-108 victory over Utah to hold serve, George could hardly have delivered a better playoff debut in Oklahoma City.
“They’re going to give me perimeter shots or they’re going to give me midrange shots.