Paul George Injury Update Reported On Wednesday

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported an update on Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George.

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers lost 101-100 to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home in California.

However, the more significant concern was the fact that All-Star forward Paul George got injured during the game.

“He left the arena on crutches, in a cart… there’s real concern within the Clippers that this is a serious injury” 😬@ShamsCharania on Paul George leaving the game in 4th quarter with a leg injury#RunItBack pic.twitter.com/MbHyvDzWWz

— FanDuel TV (@FanDuelTV) March 22, 2023

On Wednesday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported an update on the former Fresno State star.  

Wojnarowski's first tweet: "ESPN Sources: After imaging today, Clippers star Paul George has a sprained right knee and will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks."

Wojnarowski's second tweet: "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."

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

George is in the middle of another outstanding season with averages of 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.5 steals per contest in 56 games.  

He's also shooting 45.7% from the field and 37.1% from the three-point range. 

While the Clippers have one of the most talented rosters in the league, it's hard to imagine them going anywhere without George being healthy. 

Therefore, his status going forward will have drastic implications for the NBA Playoffs (and the rest of the regular season). 

⭐️Currently the 5 seed
⭐️1 1/2 ahead of #7 OKC (who also has 1st rd. swap rights)
⭐️2 1/2 ahead of #11 LAL
⭐️6-11 in games George did not play

OKC
New Orleans
Chicago
at Memphis
at Memphis
at New Orleans
LAL
Portland
at Phoenix https://t.co/F4peYcHjUv

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) March 22, 2023

Right now, the Clippers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 38-35 record in 73 games. 

They are 5-5 in their last ten games and one game back of the Phoenix Suns for the fourth seed.

The Clippers will play their next game on Thursday evening when they host the Thunder again in Los Angeles, California. 

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