Paul George did not play in the second half of the Clippers’ 126-112 win Thursday against Detroit due to hamstring tightness. The six-time All-Star finished with 12 points, three rebounds and three assists in 16 minutes of action.
Shortly before halftime, George headed to the locker room and it was uncertain if he would be able to return to the game. Following the game, the team announced that his condition would be assessed on Friday.
Rodney McGruder, a reserve, began the second half in place of George and ended with four points in 14 minutes.
“Nothing happened, he just felt tightness, said it at halftime and then we just decided not to bring him back,” Rivers said, per the Los Angeles Times. “He’s going to be evaluated, clearly. I think it’s the back more than the legs.”
George, who was traded from Oklahoma City to the Clippers in the offseason, has sat out 11 games this season due to recovery from shoulder surgeries. The ex-star of the Thunder and Pacers is currently averaging 23.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game for the Clippers.
Entering Thursday night with a 24-11 record, the Clippers were in third place in the Western Conference.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
