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Is Paul George Playing tonight? Latest injury update for Clippers vs. 76ers, January 17th

By Josh Hill

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Paul George #3 of the LA Clippers looks on from the bench during the second half of a game against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Paul George #3 of the LA Clippers looks on from the bench during the second half of a game against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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Despite having one of the best rosters in the NBA on paper, the Los Angeles Clippers have never seemed to stay healthy long enough to realize their potential.

The duo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard have only played 95 games together, which has forced the Clippers to live more in the shadows than fans would probably like. While Kawhi is healthy, George has once again found himself on the injury report with a hamstring injury.

George has missed five games with that hamstring injury, and it comes at a brutal time for the Clippers to be without one of their top stars.

Paul George injury status for tonight’s game against 76ers

Los Angeles comes into its showdown against the 76ers having only won three of their last ten games and is 2-3 in this current stretch without George in the lineup.

There’s potentially good news, though. George was seen practicing on Monday and his status for Tuesday night’s game against the Sixers was officially listed as questionable.

Paul George injury history

George is a handful of years removed from his most notable injury when he pretty gruesomely broke his leg in a Team USA scrimmage back in 2014. Somehow George hasn’t been affected by the injury since but hasn’t been able to avoid the injury report for a variety of different reasons.

Just this season alone, George has showed up on the injury report or missed games due to a hand injury, a knee injury, and a non-COVID illness, in addition to this current hamstring injury.

When is Paul George coming back?

The good news is that George is questionable for Tuesday night’s game against the 76ers, which means he’s probably close to coming back. The fact that he was able to practice also bodes well to his return to the lineup soon, even if it doesn’t happen against Philly.

Los Angeles Clippers next 5 opponents

Here are what the next five games for the Clippers look like, which the team may have to play without Paul George in the lineup.

  • at Utah Jazz, January 18th, 9 pm ET
  • at San Antonio Spurs, January 20th, 8 pm ET
  • at Dallas Mavericks, January 22nd, 7:30 pm ET
  • at Los Angeles Lakers, January 24th, 10 pm ET
  • vs. San Antonio Spurts, January 26th, 10:30 pm ET