Paul George leaves with injury as Clippers lose to Thunder
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the first half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Clippers guard Terance Mann handles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III defends during the first half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers star Paul George shoots after contact with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins during the first half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey, right, shoots as Clippers guard Terance Mann defends during the first half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers forward Mason Plumlee, left, and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Olivier Sarr reach for a rebound during the first half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defends during the first half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers star Paul George shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams defends during the second half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort, left, and Clippers guard Russell Westbrook, right, vie for a rebound during the second half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers star Paul George is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams during the second half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Clippers forward Robert Covington drives the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe during the second half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard goes to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort during the second half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Clippers star Paul George lays on the court after appearing to injure his right knee during the fourth quarter of their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. George did not appear to put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the court. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, center, looks to pass while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, and Luguentz Dort during the second half on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. LOS ANGELES — The march to the playoffs continues and the Clippers are fully aware they cannot afford any missteps.
“I went up for the rebound, kind of hit his leg,” Dort said. “I didn’t do it on purpose, definitely an accident.”“I saw it, but he’s still being evaluated,” Coach Tyronn Lue said, adding that he had not yet talked to George. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard – who didn’t see the play and said he initially thought George was hit in the face – took the same view. The Clippers have just nine games left before the postseason and could go into the playoffs without one of their key players for a second year in a row. Leonard missed the entire 2021-22 season, including the two play-in games after knee surgery.
Batum hit a jumper to pull the Clippers within 101-100. The Clippers lost a coach’s challenge of an out-of-bounds call with 30 seconds left. The Thunder inbounded but missed a shot and Leonard grabbed the rebound. He dribbled down the final seconds but was hounded by Thunder defenders and failed to get a shot off before the buzzer sounded.
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