Following the comfortable win in the arch-rival clash, the LA Clippers fans have disappointing news. The LA side which took the highway this season may have a major speed bumper on their way. The franchise superstar Paul George seemed to have aggravated an injury following the Los Angeles Lakers clash tonight.
Tomer Azarly, a reporter, took to his X handle and reported that PG-13 had aggravated his groin injury post the Tuesday night clash. George played a supporting role, dropping 17 points with 5 rebounds. Notably, the 33-year-old has toned down his performance in the last two outings since his explosive 38 points against the OKC Thunder.
Paul George says he re-aggravated his groin injury last game against the Nets and it’s something that the Clippers are managing right now. Adds that his groin is a little sore right now.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 24, 2024
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George in a statement after the game said, “It was something that was reaggravated last game. Just trying to get ahead of it. A little sore, but I was fine,” after the game.
Following the update, fans swarmed the comments sections expressing their fears. Here are some reactions from the Clippers Nation.
Clippers players “I’m fine” = out the next 2-3 games
— Kaleab (@kalebfessahaye) January 24, 2024
Should definitely rest him for the Boston game or the B2B in general imo
— ۟ (@CookedByZa) January 24, 2024
“I’m fine”
Clippers translation: out for 2 weeks
— Optimus Prime Rib (@usual_suspect89) January 24, 2024
Stay strong PG13🙏🏻🔵🔴‼️ #ClipperNation
— James T (@Clipperz4lyfe) January 24, 2024
Heal up quick pg gonna need you for Boston 🙏
— R (@thedeleonfam1) January 24, 2024
Given the injury upsets of the Clippers in the past, fans worry that the recent update could affect the team in the coming games. Ever since PG moved to the Clippers alongside Kawhi Leonard, his run has been riddled with injuries. While the duo was expected to bring multiple rings to the franchise, they couldn’t complete a single season without dealing with injuries.
Speaking of his injury woes, George once said, “My legacy here is just haven’t been able to finish… I got to just try to find a way to stay healthy,” reported The LA Times in 2023.
However, the groin injury isn’t that serious compared to the injuries that he sustained in the last few years. But fans fear that it might affect the dream run since the James Harden trade.
Half way into the season, the Clippers are currently in the 4th seed with a 28-14 record. Apart from the six-game losing streak in the beginning, the LA side hasn’t gotten into any losing streak in this season.
Amid injury woes, fans expect high octane action in Celtics-Clippers clash
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The Boston Celtics had a disappointing end to their 20-0 home run during their last outing against the Denver Nuggets. The game went down the wire, and the defending champions snatched the game away from the home side. Following the tragic loss, the Celtics would return to their home to take on the Clippers on Saturday.
Ahead of the exciting action, fans expect PG-13 to recover from his groin injury and take part in the high-octane action. Before the Celtics’ game, the LA side has a Friday night clash against the Toronto Raptors.
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Will the groin injury affect the Clippers’ run in the upcoming games? Let us know in the comments below.