Clippers and Paul George started smiling again

From the West’s first round playoff pairings, you don’t know who to pick and what to predict. The Suns (4) – Clippers (5) is also a cross that does not fit into the predictions as they are two – almost equal – teams with the goal of reaching the end of the road and will do anything to advance into the postseason .

His presence Paul George is an X-factor in this racing equation. Because coach Tyronn Lue does not know if and when he will be available.

As leaked on Monday (4/10), the 32-year-old forward’s knee condition has improved but he will definitely not be fit for the first fight in Phoenix, which is scheduled for Sunday 16 April. When the Los Angeles team’s second star arrives will depend on the trajectory of his recovery, which has been steady since March 22, when he last played.

This year George is averaging 23.8 points with 37% on threes, 6.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.5 steals per 34.6 minutes of participation in 56 appearances. In other words, no one understands how central he is to the Clippers, especially now that the season is entering its final stages.