3 incredible records achieved by Paul George during the 2021 NBA Playoffs 

#2 Paul George becomes the first player in LA Clippers franchise history with a 40/10/5 game

Paul George had a historic Game 5 during the Western Conference Finals series between the LA Clippers and the Phoenix Suns.

He scored 41 points, 13 rebounds and six assists on the night, leading the Clippers to a win that gave them some hope of overturning the 1-3 deficit they endured in the series.

Outstanding game tonight for Paul George 🔥Playoff career-high 41 points (15-20 FG) 💪🏽He is the first Clipper in franchise history with a 40/10/5 playoff game.#PlayoffP pic.twitter.com/RAmmSUnFen

— NBA Analysis Network (@HoopAnalysisNet) June 29, 2021

In the process, George became the first-ever player in LA Clippers franchise history to have a 40/10/5 game. It was a huge performance from the former OKC Thunder star, who saved the Clippers from elimination and forced a Game 6.

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#1 Paul George is the first player in NBA Playoffs history to tally at least 40 points, 13 rebounds and six assists on 75% shooting from the floor

Paul George (right) in action

Paul George broke numerous records during Game 5 of the series against the Phoenix Suns.

One of the better records that he achieved on the night was becoming the first player in the history of the NBA Playoffs to score at least 40 points, 13 rebounds and six assists on 75/50/100 shooting splits.

Paul George is the first player in NBA history to have at least 40 points, 13 rebounds, six assists while shooting at least 75% from the field in a playoff game per @EliasSports

— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) June 29, 2021

The LA Clippers were dealt yet another blow when Ivica Zubac was ruled out during the 2021 NBA Playoffs, joining Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka on the list of sidelined players.

Many ruled out the fact that the LA Clippers had a chance to win that match and save their season. However, Paul George had other ideas and played his best playoff-career game, scoring a postseason career-high 41 points.

George barely put a foot wrong, shooting 15-of-20 from the floor, including three three-pointers, while also converting all eight of his free-throw attempts. He also recorded three steals on the night, helping his team cut the series deficit to 3-2, winning the tie 116-102.