Clippers' Paul George: Strong from deep in 20-point game
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George registered 22 points (8-20 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 109-97 win over the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
George had a strong performance from deep in Sunday's Game 1 victory, connecting on a quartet of threes while ending second on the team in scoring and as one of three Clippers with 20 or more points in a winning effort. George, who also hauled in a half-dozen rebounds, concluded the regular season by scoring at least 20 points in six of his final 10 outings. George and teammate James Harden will continue to function as the top offensive options for the Clippers if Kawhi Leonard (knee) misses additional time.
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Clippers' Paul George: Officially ruled out
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George (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Rockets, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
George wasn't listed on any of the Clippers' injury reports but has been ruled out a few minutes after not being included in the starting lineup. He'll turn his sights on preparing for Game 1 of the opening-round series against Dallas next weekend.
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Clippers' Paul George: Not in starting lineup
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George has not been ruled out of Sunday's regular-season finale, but he is not in the starting lineup against Houston, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
The Clippers are starting Xavier Moon, Terance Mann, Amir Coffey, P.J. Tucker and Mason Plumlee, so George may just be available as an emergency option. If he does not play, the star wing will finish the regular season with averages of 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.5 blocks and 3.3 triples across 33.8 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Paul George: Available to play Friday
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George (knee) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Jazz, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
The expected return of George for Friday's game against the Jazz is a welcome sign for a Clippers team that will be without Kawhi Leonard (knee) and possibly James Harden (foot). Thus, George should experience a high usage rate Friday, as the Clippers would lock up the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a win over Utah.
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Clippers' Paul George: Ruled out for Wednesday
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George has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to left knee soreness, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
George will take a seat for the second half of a back-to-back set after leading the Clippers to a win over the Suns on Tuesday. Kawhi Leonard (knee) and James Harden (foot) also remain out, while Russell Westbrook (hand) and Ivica Zubac (ankle) are questionable. George's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus Utah.
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Clippers' Paul George: Logs 13-point first quarter
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George provided 23 points (7-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 105-92 win over the Suns.
George was the catalyst who helped the Clippers generate a 31-point lead over the Suns after one quarter, and although the Suns attempted a late rally, George stayed on the court for most of the game to seal the win. The Clippers' offensive engine was impressive considering absences from Kawhi Leonard (knee) and James Harden (foot), especially against All-Star talents like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. The team travels home to face the Suns again in a back-to-back, and George should be heavily involved if Leonard and Harden remain out.
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Clippers' Paul George: Erupts in fourth quarter vs. Cavs
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George totaled 39 points (10-24 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 16-16 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 44 minutes during Sunday's 120-118 victory over Cleveland.
George scored 23 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter to help the Clippers rally from a 26-point deficit Sunday. He also connected on the go-ahead jumper with seven seconds to play. Despite Kawhi Leonard missing the last four games due to right knee inflammation, George and the Clippers have gone 3-1 over that span and remain in fourth place in the Western Conference. Since March 1, George is averaging 24.4 points on 51.1 percent shooting (including 45.4 percent from three), 5.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 steals over 34.8 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Paul George: Scores team-high 28 points
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George finished Thursday's 102-100 win over the Nuggets with 28 points (10-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and three steals in 37 minutes.
George was the driving force behind the Clippers' narrow win, staving off a late Denver rally with seven points in the fourth quarter. Even without Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers proved they can be dangerous, as George and James Harden found an answer after being down by as much as 17 points in the first half. The team may have Leonard back against Utah Friday evening, but expect another solid result from George if he remains sidelined.
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Clippers' Paul George: Notches 18 points in defeat
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George chipped in 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 109-95 loss to the Kings.
Kawhi Leonard (knee) did not travel with the team, placing pressure on George to put up a big number. Unfortunately for the Clippers, George did not generate his best effort. Leonard's absence forced George to play more inside, and although he has extensive experience as an interior presence, the team is more accustomed to letting Leonard take control at the wing and giving George more off-the-ball opportunities at shooting guard. George has notably struggled without Leonard this season, and the Clippers will likely need to be at full strength to keep their fourth-place spot in the West.
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Clippers' Paul George: Scores season-high 41 points Sunday
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George accumulated 41 points (14-21 FG, 8-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Sunday's 130-118 win over the Hornets.
George had one of his most efficient performances of the season Sunday, tallying a season-high scoring mark and shooting at an extremely high clip. The veteran forward bounced back admirably from a subpar 12-point effort against the Magic on Friday, and he remains an influential do-it-all player for the Clippers, even if he has an off game as a scorer from time to time. George has averaged 25.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocks per game across his last 10 outings.
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Clippers' Paul George: Double-double in Wednesday's win
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George accumulated 22 points (7-18 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 win over Philadelphia.
The 33-year-old wing led the Clippers in scoring on the night while producing only his second double-double of the season, with the other coming back on Nov. 30. George has ceded most of his distribution duties to James Harden, and his 3.6 assists a game is his lowest mark since 2017-18, but he's compensated for his reduced usage with better efficiency, with his 47.0 percent shooting from the floor being a career high. He's been even sharper through 14 games in March, and George has averaged 23.9 points, 5.0 boards, 3.6 threes, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks on the month while shooting 52.7 percent on field-goal attempts and 46.4 percent on three-point attempts.
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Clippers' Paul George: Posts 26 points in loss
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George supplied 26 points (12-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three assists, two steals, one rebound and one block across 33 minutes during Monday's 133-116 loss to the Pacers.
George and fellow superstar Kawhi Leonard both put up 26 points Monday, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Clippers from dropping their fifth straight home game. George made solid contributions on defense with two steals and a block but finished with very modest numbers on the boards and as a distributor for the second straight game. He's a good bet for 20-plus points most times he takes the court, with much of his scoring coming from deep -- he's knocked down multiple triples in 15 straight contests dating back to Feb. 22.
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Clippers' Paul George: Scores team-high 31 points Friday
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George closed Friday's 125-117 win over the Trail Blazers with 31 points (10-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes.
George was extremely efficient as a scorer and led the Clippers to victory in a game that turned out to be closer than initially expected. George has been on a tear of late and has eclipsed the 20-point mark in nine games in a row, averaging 25.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists and a combined 2.9 steals-plus-blocks in that stretch.
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Clippers' Paul George: Leads way in win
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George amassed 27 points (10-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 116-103 victory over Portland.
George paced all players in scoring in the contest, finishing with his eighth straight performance of 20-plus points. The star forward has also drained multiple triples in 12 consecutive contests and ranks sixth in the NBA with 205 total three-pointers on the campaign. Perhaps most positively of all for his fantasy managers, George has managed to stay mostly healthy this year, as his 62 games played is already his highest total since the 2018-19 season.
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Clippers' Paul George: Posts 26 points in loss
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George totaled 26 points (9-20 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals across 35 minutes during Sunday's 110-93 loss to the Hawks.
George has scored 20-plus points in seven consecutive games and shined on the defensive end with four steals during Sunday's loss. Kawhi Leonard has been the more consistent scorer between the duo this season, but George is usually not far behind. They seem to perform better when James Harden is at their disposal, and his return to action should help George's ability to create shots off the ball.
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Clippers' Paul George: Leading scorer vs. Bulls
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George amassed 28 points (11-12 FG, 6-7 3Pt), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Thursday's 126-111 victory over the Bulls.
George was as efficient as ever in Thursday's win, with his only miss coming from three-point range as he took a larger role in the offense with James Harden (shoulder) sidelined. George has been shooting well as of late and is averaging 22.7 points on 52.9 percent shooting (including 46.3 percent from three on 7.7 3PA/G), 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals over 35.7 minutes per game since March 1.
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Clippers' Paul George: Good to go Tuesday
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George (knee) will play in Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
George missed Sunday's game versus the Bucks with left knee soreness, something he's been managing for a while now. The Clippers have another back-to-back set beginning Thursday, so another maintenance day could be on the table again.
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Clippers' Paul George: Listed as questionable
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George (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game versus Minnesota, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
George is at risk of missing a second consecutive game due to left knee soreness, which also sidelined him for two contests following the All-Star break. His status will need to be monitored, as Los Angeles could opt to exercise an abundance of caution with the star wing.
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Clippers' Paul George: Downgraded to out
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George (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
George and Kawhi Leonard (groin) have been downgraded from questionable to out, while James Harden (shoulder) has been cleared to play in the second game of a back-to-back set. Amir Coffey and P.J. Tucker will replace George and Leonard in the starting lineup Sunday, while the superstar duo's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus Minnesota.
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Clippers' Paul George: Added to injury report
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George is questionable for Sunday's game against Milwaukee due to left knee soreness, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
George is joined by Kawhi Leonard (groin) and James Harden (shoulder) as questionable, so it's unclear if the trio's designations are maintenance related or load management prefacing. Coming off a 40-minute workload in Saturday's win over Chicago, George's status will need to be monitored in advance of a 3:00 p.m. ET tipoff versus the Bucks.
