Paul George’s third-quarter heating has angered fans
There is an opinion in league circles that the contract Paul George signed with Philadelphia 76ers in the summer of 2024 is one of the worst in the NBA right now. George signed a max contract worth a total of $212 million over four years, yet his game has only declined since then. In fact, heading into the 76ers’ matchup Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, George has missed three of the last five games and is averaging 9.5 points in the two games he’s been responsible for.
But every now and then, a vintage version of George appears on the hardwood. The The 76ers were certainly blessed with this increasingly rare sight on Tuesday, as George’s heater during the third and fourth quarters led Philly to a comfortable victory over the Bucks in the end. The 35-year-old veteran wing finished the night with 32 points, 16 of which came in the third period, as he hit nine 3-pointers in a veritable countdown.
PAUL GEORGE IS VERY IN K3‼
16 in the period to go along with his 26 points!pic.twitter.com/OaVU6EkoKB
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 28, 2026
76ers fans applaud Paul George for vintage performance
It wasn’t like George was simply doing damage with grabs and punches. He was also putting Bucks defenders through the ringer against bounces. He also looked lively on the outside, moving away from the ball and finding his place through the screens of his teammates. He finished the night with an efficient 11-21 shooting from the floor, and 76ers fans presented him with flowers for their team’s victory.
“Paul George looked like his 2013-2014 self tonight,” X user @LegendNTheMakin wrote.
“Vintage Paul George tonight, if we can get that for the playoffs I like our chances in the east #sikers,” @Dmonei87_ he added.
“When Paul George is healthy, he’s one of the best sweepers to ever play the game,” @VithTheH_ further.
“Paul George on fire could heat up the city of Philadelphia,” @spelledleila expressed.
2026-01-28 03:52:00
