When Paul George was named Western Conference Player of the Week in April after a string of 30-point performances, many wanted to see him do it in the playoffs. The theory could extend to the Clippers after they won regular-season games without George or Kawhi Leonard in the lineup.
Doesn’t matter. It’s all about what they do in the playoffs.
Leonard’s sprained right knee forced him to miss Game 5 and he’s out indefinitely, a crushing blow this time of the year. Losing an All-NBA First Team performer is one thing when you’re trying to beat the Detroit Pistons.
