Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George’s knee injury on Tuesday night wasn’t good to watch on a replay, and fans knew based on video and the striker’s reaction that an injury had occurred. serious.
The Clippers learned of the results of George’s MRI on Wednesday, and according to ESPN, he sprained his right knee and will be re-evaluated by the team in two to three weeks.
George’s injury occurred when he appeared to collide with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort in the fourth quarter of the Clippers’ 101-100 loss. When George landed after grabbing a rebound, video playback clearly showed that his knee twisted and he felt immediate pain.
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Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers suffers an apparent knee injury during a basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on March 21, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
His Clippers teammates watch as George writhes in pain on the court. The timeline for George though, if he’s healthy after two or three weeks, will have him back on the court with those teammates between April 5-13.
Los Angeles’ final regular season game is April 9 against the Phoenix Suns before the start of the playoffs. The Clippers are currently the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, which would give them a chance to compete for the Larry O’Brien Trophy at the end of the year.
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The Clippers would obviously like to see George return in time, as he is the team’s leading scorer this season averaging 23.8 points per game. Kawhi Leonard is right there with him at 23.7.
George has an extensive injury history during his 13 years in the NBA, including a knee injury earlier this season. And this injury, although difficult to see live, is not the worst thing that has happened to him.
Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers lies on the ground after injuring his right knee on a foul by Oklahoma City Thunder’s Luguentz Dort in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 21, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
He suffered a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula while playing in an intrasquad brawl with USA Basketball in 2014 after landing awkwardly against the base of a basketball rim.
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George has since battled other ailments to get back in the game and has earned six All-Star bids, including this year.
George thanked everyone who gave him positive reinforcement after the injury occurred on social media, saying «I appreciate you all» with praying hand emojis. With nothing ripped or broken, George will continue his rehab and hope to return for a playoff run.
LA Clippers’ Paul George #13 looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 19, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. (Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Meanwhile, the Clippers will rely on the likes of Leonard, Russell Westbrook and others to pick up the production that was left out in George’s absence.