The Los Angeles Clippers went all in on a championship in 2019, but things haven’t worked out for them since. Despite having Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, injuries and other issues have derailed them every season.
The Clippers looked set to make the playoffs once again this season, but they had a major setback on Tuesday when Paul George picked up an injury. While it seemed serious at the time, the latest update is that he will miss 2-3 weeks and be evaluated again.
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
Paul George’s knee injury looked like it might end his season, and the Clippers were reportedly afraid of that. But a sprain is something that can heal in time, and it’s possible that after 2-3 weeks, George might be back for the playoffs upon re-evaluation. Fans had a lot of interesting reactions to the news.
That’s a relief 🙏
— Kenneth Le (@kle18) March 22, 2023
“That’s a relief,” wrote one fan, keeping it simple.
https://twitter.com/TopBallCoverage/status/1638612290865086465
Not everyone was so restrained in their reaction, as seen by what this fan had to say about the situation: “If PG was gone I was done with hoops. Thank GOD!”
Best News possible based on the fall and being carried off the floor! https://t.co/IJ31MWs4Au
— Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) March 22, 2023
Eddie Johnson had something to say too, acknowledging how severe the injury looked when it first happened: “Best News possible based on the fall and being carried off the floor!”
Feared it would be much worse. Hope he's healthy in time for the playoffs/play-in. https://t.co/hYgI5lDiYQ
— HeatForum (@HeatForum) March 22, 2023
And fans have an eye on the playoffs already, granted that the Clippers hold on and make it: “Feared it would be much worse. Hope he’s healthy in time for the playoffs/play-in.”
Man, this is some great news for the Clippers considering what the alternative could've been.
The playoffs start on April 15. That's 24 days. PG might be ready for the start of the first round. https://t.co/IoybUVYZWN
— Sam Quinn (@SamQuinnCBS) March 22, 2023
Things might just work out for the Clippers, as this comment suggests: “Man, this is some great news for the Clippers considering what the alternative could’ve been. The playoffs start on April 15. That’s 24 days. PG might be ready for the start of the first round.”
What The Clippers Need To Do To Make It To The Playoffs
Whether or not George returns for the playoffs, it seems like he is certain to miss the rest of the regular season. In that time, Kawhi Leonard will have to step up and carry this team to give Paul George a chance to return this season. The Clippers have 9 games left this season, and barring 1 against the Bulls, they’re all against Western Conference competition.
The Pelicans, Grizzlies, Suns, and Lakers are all coming up, and the Clippers will need to win at least 6 of those games to ensure a playoff spot. If they can win enough and avoid the play-in tournament, it would give some more time for George to rest. In any case, the news is certainly much better than it could have been.
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