The Clippers will have to move forward without Paul George after he suffered a knee injury against the Thunder on March 21.
What's next for George? And what does his latest setback mean for the Clippers?
Here is what we know about his injury and when he could return.
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What is Paul George's injury?
George exited the game with a sprained right knee, and he did not return.
The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter as he attempted to haul in a rebound. After grabbing the ball, he collided with Thunder wing Luguentz Dort.
Paul George had to be helped to the locker room after this…Prayers. 🙏🙏
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 22, 2023
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George remained on the floor for some time before he was helped back to the locker room by the team's trainers. He finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists in the Clippers' 101-100 loss.
According to the Los Angeles Times' Andrew Greif, George was seen leaving the arena on the back of a cart with his right leg extended.
How long will Paul George be out?
The Clippers announced on March 22 that George will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that George is expected to miss the rest of the regular season, but he could return for the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
George is expected to be out for the rest of the regular season's nine games, but his timeline for a possible return in the playoffs will be clearer when he's re-evaluated. https://t.co/dggAJipTm9
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 22, 2023
This season, George is averaging 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 56 games for the Clippers.
Clippers remaining schedule
Here are the final games of the Clippers' season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET | TV channel |
| March 23 | vs. Thunder | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| March 25 | vs. Pelicans | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| March 27 | vs. Bulls | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| March 29 | at Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 31 | at Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| April 1 | at Pelicans | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| April 5 | vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| April 8 | vs. Trail Blazers | 4 p.m. | — |
| April 9 | at Suns | 3:30 p.m. | — |
| April 11-14 | Play-In Tournament | TBD | ESPN/TNT |
Paul George career stats, highlights
- 20.6 points per game
- 6.4 rebounds per game
- 3.7 assists per game
- 1.7 steals per game
- 33.6 minutes per game
- 43.7 percent field goal shooting
- 38.1 percent 3-point field goal shooting
