Clippers' Paul George: Vintage performance in blowout
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George recorded 35 points (14-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals over 35 minutes during Thursday's 138-100 win over San Antonio.
George was at his best in the win, taking advantage of an opponent who simply wasn't up to scratch. This was the first time he has scored more than 30 points this month, a stretch of games that has been littered with absences. With that said, he has played in four straight games, logging at least 30 minutes in all four. He has been a borderline top-20 player on a per-game basis, which is approximately where he was being drafted.
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Clippers' Paul George: Leads team with 27 points
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George closed with 27 points (11-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 133-115 win over the Lakers.
Although LeBron James' 46-point game was the obvious highlight of the matchup, George and Kawhi Leonard (25 points) propelled the Clippers to an early lead that proved insurmountable. Tuesday marked easily George's best game since returning last week from hamstring injury, and his numbers should continue to hover around this level while he's 100 percent healthy.
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Clippers' Paul George: Sets new season high in assists
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George (hamstring) finished with 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 12 assists, three rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes in Friday's 131-126 win over the Spurs.
Back in action after sitting out Wednesday's loss to Utah for maintenance reasons, George served as more of a facilitator Friday while Kawhi Leonard (36 points on 13-for-18 shooting from the field) handled most of the scoring responsibilities. Following a five-game absence due to the hamstring injury, George played 29 minutes in his return to action in Tuesday's loss to the 76ers, and he received a slight bump in playing time Friday. Look for George's minutes to eventually settle in the 35 range in competitive contests, though both he and Leonard will remain candidates to sit out one half of each of the Clippers' future back-to-back sets.
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Clippers' Paul George: Off injury report
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George (hamstring) is expected to play in Friday's meeting with the Spurs, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
George has missed six of his last seven contests with pain in his right hamstring but has been given the green light for Friday's tilt alongside Kawhi Leonard (injury management). After logging fewer than 15 points in two of his three January appearances, George will look to get back to his December averages of 25.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists over 35.1 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Paul George: Ruled out Wednesday
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George (hamstring) said after Tuesday's 120-110 loss to the 76ers that he won't play Wednesday in Utah in the second half of a back-to-back set, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.
After missing five consecutive games with right hamstring soreness, George returned to action Tuesday on a playing-time restriction. He logged 29 minutes in the loss, finishing with 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists and a steal. Though George appears to have avoided any setbacks with the hamstring, the Clippers are easing him back in from the injury and won't ask him to play on back-to-back days just yet. The 32-year-old should be back in action Friday in San Antonio and could see his restriction bumped up to around 35 minutes.
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Clippers' Paul George: Limited in return
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George ended Tuesday's 120-110 loss to the 76ers with 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over 29 minutes.
As expected, George's minutes were curtailed as he returned to action, but he was surprisingly effective on defense after the long absence. Although his eight rebounds were a great aid to the struggling Clippers, it wasn't enough to upend the Sixers, who enjoyed a 41-point game from Joel Embiid. Once George and Kawhi Leonard are back in sync, the team's fortunes are bound to improve.
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Clippers' Paul George: Set to play against Philadelphia
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George (hamstring) said he'll play in Tuesday's game versus the 76ers, Jared Greenberg of TNT reports.
George will rejoin the lineup after missing the previous five games with right hamstring soreness. His return will likely send Nicolas Batum back to the bench. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if George plays limited minutes against Philadelphia.
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Clippers' Paul George: Questionable Tuesday
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George (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the 76ers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
After going through a complete practice Monday, George is officially listed as questionable to return from his five-game injury absence. Nicolas Batum figures to return to his normal reserve role if George is able to play Tuesday. If the seven-time All-Star is ultimately unable to suit up, George's next chance to return comes Wednesday against the Jazz.
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Clippers' Paul George: Practicing Monday, unsure Tuesday
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George (hamstring) will practice in full Monday but it is unclear if he will play in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
George has missed five consecutive contests with soreness in his right hamstring but managed to practice Monday. His unsteady status for Tuesday's tilt could be due to the game falling on the front end of a back-to-back, so fantasy managers should pay close attention over the next 24 hours. Regardless, George's ability to practice indicates a return is imminent which would result in fewer opportunities for Norman Powell and Nicolas Batum.
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Clippers' Paul George: Not playing Sunday
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George (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
George continues to deal with a nagging injury and is in line to miss a fifth straight game. He remains without a clear timetable for a potential return and is being evaluated on a day-by-day basis. The Clippers will likely rely more heavily on Norman Powell and Nicolas Batum to fill minutes on the wing while George and Luke Kennard (calf) remain sidelined.
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Clippers' Paul George: Out again Friday
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George (hamstring) will miss Friday's matchup against the Nuggets, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
George is set to miss his fourth consecutive while game dealing with hamstring soreness. Since Luke Kennard (calf) has also been ruled out, Nicolas Batum and Terance Mann are likely to see increased minutes against Denver. George's next chance to return to the court is Sunday against the Rockets.
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Clippers' Paul George: Won't practice Thursday
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George (hamstring) will sit out Thursday's practice, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
George has missed the last three games due to right hamstring soreness. His absence from practice is a bad sign for his availability in Friday's contest against Denver. If George is unable to suit up against the Nuggets, his next chance to play will be Sunday's matchup with the Rockets.
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Clippers' Paul George: Remains out Tuesday
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George (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Dallas, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
George is set to miss his third consecutive contest while nursing a right hamstring injury. With Luke Kennard (calf) also listed out, look for Nicolas Batum and Terance Mann to see additional playing time.
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Clippers' Paul George: Won't play Sunday
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George (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Hawks, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
George sat out Friday's loss to the Timberwolves due to right hamstring soreness, and the injury will keep him out once again. With Luke Kennard (calf) sidelined as well, the likes of Norman Powell, Terance Mann and Nicolas Batum should see more minutes against Atlanta. George's next chance to play will come Tuesday at home against Dallas.
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Clippers' Paul George: Questionable Sunday
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George (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Hawks, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
George sat out Friday's loss to the Timberwolves due to the right hamstring soreness. If he's out again Sunday, more minutes could be in store for Luke Kennard, Terance Mann and Norman Powell.
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Clippers' Paul George: Ruled out
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George (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
George and Kawhi Leonard (knee) are both out for Friday's game after initially being listed as questionable. The star players' absences aren't all that surprising, given the contest is the second half of a back-to-back set. Terance Mann and Luke Kennard will likely join the starting lineup, but Norman Powell and Robert Covington are also candidates for increased roles off the bench.
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Clippers' Paul George: Invisible in Thursday's blowout
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George provided three points (1-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes during Thursday's 122-91 loss to the Nuggets.
George played through his hamstring concern Thursday, but he struggled to make much of an impact in the blowout loss. The Clippers trailed by upwards of 30 points at halftime, meaning the starters were given the rest of the night off. In what was certainly a bold move, coach Ty Lue made a statement to his openers, obviously hoping to stir something up given their recent form. With George continuing to deal with minor injuries, managers will want to keep an eye on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
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Clippers' Paul George: Will play Thursday
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George (hamstring) will play Thursday against the Nuggets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
George won't end up missing any action after dealing with hamstring discomfort, which he suffered during the Clippers' loss to the Heat on Monday. Expect the guard to start Thursday barring any setbacks. If George is limited, Terance Mann and Luke Kennard should see increased minutes against Denver.
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Clippers' Paul George: Questionable for Thursday
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George (hamstring) will travel with the team to Denver but will be listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Nuggets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
George indicated after Monday's game that he was dealing with hamstring discomfort in the same one that cost him seven contests earlier in the season. It appears the problem isn't viewed as particularly serious this time, but the team will likely take every precaution to ensure it doesn't become a bigger one. More information on George's status will likely surface come game day.
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Clippers' Paul George: Dealing with hamstring discomfort
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George said after Monday's loss to Miami that he's dealing with right hamstring discomfort but will wait to see how he responds to the issue before determining if he'll miss any time, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
George added the discomfort is with the same hamstring tendon strain that sidelined him for seven games earlier in the season, so the Clippers will presumably be extremely cautious with their superstar forward. Los Angeles begins a back-to-back set Thursday in Denver, but more clarity on George's availability for that contest should arrive when the Clippers release their next injury report.
