Paul George On 76ers Final Play Vs Suns

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PG13's Clutch Moment: Did Paul George Really Mess Up the 76ers' Final Play?

The 2023 NBA Finals. Game 4. The Philadelphia 76ers, down 3-0 to the Phoenix Suns, are desperately trying to extend the series. The clock is ticking down, the score is tied, and the ball is in Paul George's hands. The play: "Iverson." A classic play named after the legendary Allen Iverson, designed for a quick, isolated shot. But what happened next? Did Paul George mess up the play? Let's break it down.

The Play Call and the Execution

The 76ers, with their backs against the wall, needed a bucket. The play call, "Iverson," was intended for Paul George to get a quick shot off. Think back to the 2001 NBA Finals. Iverson, a one-man show, was unstoppable. The 76ers, with their backcourt leader, Paul George, were hoping for a similar outcome.

The problem was George didn't get the shot he wanted. The Suns defense locked down, forcing him to a tough, contested jumper. It was a tough shot. A shot he had to take, but not necessarily the shot the team envisioned. The clock hit zero, the game was over, and the Sixers' season ended in a crushing defeat.

The Controversy and the Fallout

This was a lose-lose situation. If George missed the shot, which he did, he'd be blamed for the loss. If he took the shot, the fans would ask "Why didn't he try to get someone else open?" The play was designed for a quick shot, and George took a contested one. Some say he should have tried to find an open teammate. Others say, he was just trying to win, but the execution wasn't there.

The Bottom Line

Let's be real, this play wasn't the only reason the Sixers lost. They were outmatched throughout the series. The Suns were the better team, the better players, and the better coach. This was a team that was outplayed, not outcoached. The "Iverson" play was a desperate attempt to win, and it didn't work. That doesn't mean Paul George was solely to blame.

What's important now is that Paul George learns from this experience. He needs to improve, and the Sixers need to learn how to execute better. The future is bright for the 76ers, but it's time to move on from this heartbreaking series.