NBA

The 5 Best NBA Performances From Last Week: Russell Westbrook Edges Out the Nuggets

Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow

4. Paul George vs. Atlanta Hawks

Coming down the homestretch, the Indiana Pacers were in danger of missing out on the playoffs. That's when Paul George turned it on to ensure that his team would play at least a few more games.

George ended the regular season by taking advantage of a resting Atlanta Hawks team, scoring 32 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists all in 39 minutes. His offensive and defensive rating of 139.7 and 93.8, respectively, made for a net rating of 45.9 and a nERD of 52.06 in Indiana's playoff-clinching victory.