Clippers star Paul George recently suffered a knee injury on March during the game against the Thunders, check out the latest injury update, his return and how it happened
Following the injury, the Clippers will have to play their remaining games of the season without Paul George.
Paul George latest injury update today, status and return date news as video goes viral
Here’s the play where Paul George suffered what appears to be a leg injury. pic.twitter.com/k0JbXyrXvn
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) March 22, 2023
ESPN Sources: After imaging today, Clippers star Paul George has a sprained right knee and will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks. pic.twitter.com/jgYytDarfs
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 22, 2023
George has played an integral role for the Clippers this season and his absence will likely make a negative impact on the team’s performances.
Paul George injury how it happened
To cut things short, Paul George exited the game with a sprained right knee, following which he did not return. George’s injury occurred late in game during around the end of the fourth quarter. While attempting to haul in a rebound, George collided with Thunder wing Luguentz Dort, after grabbing the ball.
Following the collision, George lied on the floor for some time before the team’s trainers eventually helped him back into the locker room. George finished the game with 18 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. But that was not enough as the Clippers narrowly lost out 101-100.
According to sources, George reportedly left the arena on the back of a cart with his right leg extended.
Paul George expected return date
The Clippers recently made an announcement yesterday, on March 22, that George will undergo a re-evaluation in 2-3 weeks. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, George will miss the rest of the regular season. He could however, make a return for the 2023 NBA postseason Playoffs.
Clippers remaining schedule in the NBA
Given below are the remaining games of the Clippers in the NBA this season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET | TV channel |
| March 23 | vs. Thunder | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| March 25 | vs. Pelicans | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| March 27 | vs. Bulls | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| March 29 | at Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 31 | at Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| April 1 | at Pelicans | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| April 5 | vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| April 8 | vs. Trail Blazers | 4 p.m. | — |
| April 9 | at Suns | 3:30 p.m. | — |
| April 11-14 | Play-In Tournament | TBD | ESPN/TNT |
Paul George career stats and highlights
Up until now, George has averaged 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 56 games for the Clippers this season. Given below are his career stats and highlights:
| Stats | Figures (Per game) |
| Points | 20.6 |
| Rebounds | 6.4 |
| Assists | 3.7 |
| Steals | 1.7 |
| Minutes/play time | 33.6 |
| Field goal shooting | 43.7 |
| 3-point field goal shooting | 38.1 |