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Paul George credits new perspective on troublesome toe for breakthrough as LA Clippers stretch win streak
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George adjusts midair to avoid the block and dunk it down (0:18)
Paul George somehow avoids being blocked by Edmond Sumner, then finishes with a two-handed flush. (0:18)
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Paul George s throbbing toe was not only limiting his performance on the court recently, but the LA Clippers guard could feel it dragging him down mentally.
LA Clippers Star Paul George (Rest) OUT vs. Detroit Pistons
LA Clippers All-Star Paul George will miss Wednesday s contest against the Detroit Pistons while he rests on the second night of a back-to-back.
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LA Clippers All-Star Paul George will miss Wednesday s contest against the Detroit Pistons while he rests on the second night of a back-to-back.
Just one night after recording a near triple-double against the Indiana Pacers in a winning effort, LA Clippers All-Star Paul George will not play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.
George is a healthy scratch, as the official reason for his absence is rest. However, it would be a stretch to say that George is completely healthy. He s battled a toe injury for a good chunk of the season, and he recently said that it flared up once again.
Game Recap The Pacers hung tight with Paul George and the Clippers for much of Tuesday night, trading blows at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in a shootout with one of the NBA's best teams. But the Clippers (38-18) found an extra gear in the fourth quarter, pulling away for a 126-115 win over Indiana. The loss snapped a three-game win streak for the Pacers (25-28), who remain in
Paul George and the LA Clippers are peaking at just the right time
The Clippers have now won six games in a row, with Paul George looking back to his offensive best as they improve to 38-18 on the season. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/NBA Global CMS image storage/58/74/nba-logo 1otf1c2u207hs1pmrjqq1ba5h5.png?t=-1897533906&w=500 By Benyam Kidane @BenyamKidane
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BIG reason why.
Fresh off being named Western Conference Player of the Week, George carried that momentum into the game against his former team, the Indiana Pacers, pouring in 36 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and two steals in a 126-115 win - their sixth in a row.