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The Los Angeles Clippers are the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference for the 2023 NBA playoffs, taking on the No. 4 seed Phoenix Suns in the first round. This matchup of division rivals features two teams hoping to create a new legacy with a championship. The Clippers have not been able to make the Finals since bringing Kawhi Leonard and Paul George into the fold in 2019, while the Suns are trying to get back to the Finals after a disappointing ending to last season. George's status for this series is in doubt after he suffered a knee injury on March 21. Here are the latest updates on his status.
Paul George injury updates
According to Shams Charania, George is expected to be sidelined for the start of this series. However, he is making good progress towards a return and that means there's some hope he will eventually come back to the team in time to make a difference.
Sources: Clippers star Paul George is expected to be sidelined to begin the first-round playoff series against the Suns, but is making some tangible progress from his March 21 knee injury.
– Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 10, 2023