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8. Januar 2026
Flirts with triple-double in loss
George notched 25 points (9-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, 11 assists and one steal across 43 minutes during Wednesday's 129-125 overtime loss to Oklahoma City.
Analyse
George registered his fourth double-double in 2025-26 as he continues to push for his first career All-Star nod. Over his last 12 appearances, George has averaged 28.3 points, 7.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 3.7 three-pointers in 37.0 minutes per game.
6. Januar 2026
Cobbles together 15 points in loss
George ended with 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 137-117 loss to Portland.
Analyse
George added 15 points to an anemic Utah performance as the team's fortunes continue to sink. Despite the team's struggles, George has been a beacon of production in the backcourt, and although a recent illness decreased his totals somewhat, his 24.3 point-per-game average is on pace to crush his previous seasonal numbers. His current average of 6.8 assists is also set to be his best average in the category over his three-year pro career.
4. Januar 2026
Hits for 22 in return
George closed Saturday's 123-114 loss to the Warriors with 22 points (7-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, nine assists and one steal in 36 minutes.
Analyse
After sitting out Thursday's game while fighting off an illness, George was back in form Saturday, scoring 20-plus points for a 10th straight appearances. Over that stretch, the breakout star is averaging 29.9 points, 7.2 assists, 4.8 boards, 4.1 threes and 1.2 steals while shooting 45.6 percent from beyond the arc.
3. Januar 2026
Cleared to face Golden State
George (illness) is available for Saturday's game against Golden State.
Analyse
George was feeling under the weather in the days leading up to Saturday's contest, but he'll be in uniform to face the Warriors. The third-year point guard has taken a massive leap this season, averaging 24.6 points, 6.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game on improved efficiency.
3. Januar 2026
Questionable to play Saturday
George (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Analyse
George missed Thursday's game against the Clippers due to an illness, and the questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be made closer to tipoff at 10:00 p.m. ET. The 22-year-old point guard has been on a tear of late and is averaging 27.7 points per game since the beginning of December.