Paul George To Miss Start Of NBA Playoffs

BYTyler ReedPublished on April 10, 2023535 Views

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The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for the opening round of the NBA Playoffs without Paul George.

Paul George hasn't received the news he would like before the start of the NBA Playoffs. The Los Angeles Clippers star is trending toward missing the opening round. A huge loss for a team that can make an impact this postseason. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the team is preparing for the Phoenix Suns with the thought of not having George. “[The Clippers] are gonna have to get out of this series without [Paul George] if they want a chance potentially to get him back,” Charania stated.

The loss of George will be a massive impact on the Clippers. The team's first-round matchup will be against the Suns. A team that got massively better after the arrival of Kevin Durant. George's injury means the Clippers will need to adjust how they defend Durant. The Clippers have the talent available to win the series. However, losing someone like George will make the journey a lot more difficult. The first game of this series is set to tip off on April 16th.

Paul George To Miss Phoenix Series

The Clippers will begin the series in Phoenix. Since the Suns are the higher seed. However, Phoenix's place in the standings doesn't mirror how great the team has been recently. With the addition of Durant, the Suns have been unbeatable. But in the regular season finale on Sunday, the Clippers took down the Suns 119-114. The series will feature many storylines. Including a matchup between Russell Westbrook and Durant. The two were long-time teammates in Oklahoma City. Before Durant's departure turned them into enemies on the hardwood.

The first-round matchup between the Clippers and Suns will be a can't miss. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard seems to always be at his best in the postseason. But if the Clippers fans want to see Paul George again, they'll have to beat the Suns. There's nothing like the NBA Playoffs. The time for talk is over, and the best team will show their talent on the court. Who do you believe will win this battle of stars in the first round? Please give us your predictions in the comment section. For the latest news regarding the NBA Playoffs, stay with us here at HNHH.

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Tyler Reed is a current Sports Writer for HotNewHipHop. He started back in March of 2023 with the company. During his time Tyler has shown his expertise in all things sports. Ranging from NBA news, all the way to boxing and MMA. He has bylines with several outlets, such as Busted Coverage, where Tyler has covered the NFL, College Football, WWE and beyond. Tyler has also written for Detroit Jock City, Wildcat Blue Nation and Swarm and Sting for the FanSided Network. Tyler is a massive Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Reds fan. Being from Kentucky, he chose connections to sports franchises that he enjoyed watching as a child. Unfortunately, his professional fandoms have only brought him pain. Tyler's hobbies outside of work include exercising and binge-watching the same shows he has watched for the last decade while endlessly scrolling through social media. His favorite hip-hop artists are Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kentucky's own Jack Harlow.