[Linn] After Paul George went on record saying that Kawhi Leonard is the one and he’s the two, Ty Lue said he had a conversation with PG about being aggressive since Kawhi will be ramping up slowly. In Kawhi’s first game off, PG goes for 40.

Paul George tonight:

40 PTS 6 REB 6 AST 2 STL 1 BLK 52% FG

Willed the Clippers to victory without Kawhi Leonard and John Wall.

This was the 8th time in Paul George’s career he finished with at least 40 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, and 2 STL.

LeBron James, Steph Curry, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden are the only active players with more such games.

Paul George: “I gotta do a better job closing it out.”

He scored 10 of the Clippers last 12 points.

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