Paul George and the LA Clippers have dealt with numerous injuries lately. Unfortunately for both, the superstar forward suffered another leg injury during Tuesday night's 101-100 loss to the surging OKC Thunder.
George had 18 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block before leaving the game with an injury. Now, fans are wondering how long Paul George will be out.
While PG's injury looked serious on the replay, the eight-time All-Star is currently listed as day-to-day. Considering that he's dealt with several serious injuries during his impressive career, the Clippers will likely evaluate George's situation soon and reveal more information.
UPDATE: ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski revealed that the Clippers star will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks. Because of this, Paul George may be out for the remainder of the regular season.
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Paul George may be out for a long time
George suffered a leg injury, which is something that's bothered him in the past, on Tuesday night. While the LA Clippers superstar was taken out of the game shortly afterward, the team is hoping that he is fine.
There aren't many details available regarding George's injury or how long he will be out for. However, considering that he's listed as day-to-day, the 6-foot-8 forward may return during the homestand as the Clippers have three more games to play at home before hitting the road.
The Clippers (38-35) will face the OKC Thunder (36-36) once again on Thursday night. After that, they will host the New Orleans Pelicans (35-37) on Saturday and the Chicago Bulls (34-37) on Monday.
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After this homestand, the Clippers will go on a 3-game road trip that includes two matchups against the Memphis Grizzlies (44-27).
The Clippers need George to return as soon as possible
After losing to the Thunder on Tuesday night, the Clippers are 38-35, good for the fifth spot in the Western Conference. They have the 10th-toughest remaining schedule of the season, yet need to get on a win streak to secure a playoff spot.
While it's currently unknown how long Paul George will be out, the Clippers need him to return to action as soon as possible. He's one of the best players in the league and can do a great job on both ends of the floor.
The Clippers are close to dropping down to a play-in spot. If this happens, they could face several difficult opponents, including their city rivals, the LA Lakers.
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The West is stacked this year, and making the playoffs without George will be a tough challenge for the Clippers.
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