Paul George scores 19 on 6-of-10 in 16 minutes out of break

Added two steals in first-half burst.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 34m1 min read

Paul George staying hot coming out of the break! He's got 19 points on 6-10 shooting... in 16 minutes 🙌 https://t.co/vH Via @NBA on X

What happened: George added to a 17-point first half shortly after the break to reach 19 points. He moved from 5-of-9 to 6-of-10 from the field in 16 minutes.

Why it matters: The burst continues a fast scoring start on an opening-day slate. His 3-of-5 mark from deep aligns with the same Paul George who moved into 8th all-time in 3-pointers made.

By the numbers: 19 points in 16 minutes on 6-of-10 FG; 17 points at half on 5-of-9 FG, 3-of-5 3P, 4-of-4 FT with 2 steals.

What to watch: The closing minutes will show whether the efficiency holds to the final horn. The final line sets his entry form for the regular-season slate.

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@NBA 2026-10-20T20:31:21.327449+00:00

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