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Paul George suffered an apparent leg injury after landing awkwardly as he went up for a rebound and banged his knee with Luguentz Dort's knee in the air.

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Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George suffered an apparent leg injury during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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George suffered an injury in the late fourth quarter. As George went up for a rebound, his right knee appeared to bang with Thunder guardLuguentz Dort's knee in the air before landing awkwardly.

George crumpled immediately to the floor and stayed there for several minutes.

When George got up, he needed help to walk back to the locker room with 4:38 remaining in the game. The Clippers did not provide an immediate update on the injury.

It is unknown how severe the injury is and how much if any, time George will miss.

This season, George averages 23.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game over 55 contests.

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