NBA Daily Notes: The Beard cools off, somewhat; Top fantasy picks for January 6th

The Beard couldn't get the Rockets a win tonight
The Beard couldn't get the Rockets a win tonight

SF 2 - Paul George (Oklahoma City Thunder)

Ad
Oklahoma City Thunder are on a hot streak
Oklahoma City Thunder are on a hot streak

The Oklahoma City Thunder, as we read in the previous slide, are one of the top teams in the Western Conference this season.

Ad

They are second and have won seven of their last 10 games, including a three-game winning streak. With Russell Westbrook unable to find his shot this season and has missed 12 games due to injury, Paul George has taken over the team's offensive scoring.

Explore the NBA Draft 2024 with our free NBA Mock Draft Simulator & be the GM of your favorite NBA team.

George has been playing some really amazing basketball, averaging a career-high 27 points per game, along with 8 rebounds and 4 assists as well.

He has always been an elite defender and has been getting more than 2 steals a game too. In the win over the Portland Trail Blazers, George went off again, scoring 37 points, with 8 rebounds and 2 assists and a steal as well.

Ad

The Thunder will need him again in case Westbrook still can't score against the Wizards tomorrow.

Alternate pick: TJ Warren (Phoenix Suns)

Los Angeles Lakers Fan? Check out the latest Lakers depth chart, schedule, and roster updates all in one place.

Quick Links

Edited by Alan John
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications