TIt’s the worst news Los Angeles Clippers Could have received destined for playing in the game This Friday is against New Orleans Pelicans confirmed, Paul George He will miss the match because of NBA Health and Safety Protocols.
Clippers confirmed George’s absence
The information has been matched by Lawrence Frank, Clippers Head of Basketball OperationsAfter that, sources from ESPN told Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim Bontemps.
“This is another challenge for our group, the group has dealt with challenges all year long. We have had men in and out of the squad and have dealt with overcoming a huge deficit and yet this group has always responded. A very flexible group. At Tai Lo,” Frank said during a shootout with the team.
The absence of Clippers star George comes hours before the Pelicans face the elimination match in an attempt to grab the national team’s 8th seed. Western Conference Qualifiers.
Clippers, another team since George’s return
Last Tuesday, in The Clippers lost 109-104 to Timberwolves Which sent them to the second round of the tournament, George scored 34 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
During the 2021-22 NBA season, George averaged 24.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists after missing 51 games over three months due to a ruptured ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
Since his return, the Clippers have won six of George’s last eight games in the lineup, so his absence against New Orleans could be the difference that wipes out the Los Angeles franchise.
