The Los Angeles Clippers have been dealt a major blow with the news that star forward Paul George will miss 2-3 weeks due to a sprained right knee. George, who has been playing at an All-Star level this season, suffered the injury during the Clippers’ game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.
The Clippers have been one of the top teams in the NBA this season, and George has been a major part of their success. He is averaging 24.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game and is shooting a career-high 44.3 percent from three-point range. His absence will be a huge loss for the Clippers, who are currently in third place in the Western Conference standings.
The Clippers have not yet provided details on the severity of George’s injury, but it is believed to be a Grade 1 sprain. Grade 1 sprains are the least severe type of sprain and typically require 1-3 weeks of rest and rehabilitation before a player can return to action.
The Clippers have been able to overcome injuries to key players in the past, but this will be a significant challenge. The team will need to rely on other players to step up in George’s absence, including forward Kawhi Leonard and guard Lou Williams. Leonard and Williams have both been playing well this season and will need to continue to do so in order for the Clippers to remain competitive in the Western Conference.
In addition, the Clippers will need to find ways to make up for George’s scoring and playmaking ability. The team has a deep bench and several players who can help fill the void left by George, including forward Montrezl Harrell and guard Landry Shamet.
The Clippers will hope that George can return to action as soon as possible, but for now they must focus on getting through the next 2-3 weeks without him. It will be a difficult task, but with Leonard and Williams leading the way, the Clippers should be able to stay competitive in the Western Conference during George’s absence.
