During the game against the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clipper center Mason Plumlee fell after Knicks forward Julius Randle stumbled into his leg. Plumlee has an MCL sprain in his left knee now. According to a report, he will return to Los Angeles for further evaluation. The incident occurred near half-court in the fourth quarter and Plumlee left the game with 4:10 remaining in the quarter.
Plumlee has proven to be handful for the Clippers
Plumlee has been among the reserves on the Clippers squad and has been a good value to the team. He has proven to be a handful when it comes to getting rebounds and giving the Clippers second chances. So far this season, he has been averaging 5.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in 17 minutes. It’s more likely that PJ Tucker, who was acquired by the Clippers in the James Harden trade, will get additional minutes on the floor. The Clippers are already missing Terence Mann, who was one of their most versatile shooting guards.
Clippers had four superstars on court
Newly added James Harden made his Los Angeles Clippers debut on Monday after being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite all the superstar players sharing the court together, at least in the first quarter, they could have saved the game for the Clippers. All four of their superstar players didn’t have a great night. Harden scored 17 points with three rebounds and six assists in the game. Paul George scored 10 points by making 2 of 11 shots from the field and Kawhi Leonard scored just 18 points in 32 minutes.
Clipper’s coach will have to adjust the superstars
The LA Clippers still had the game in their hands, but they trailed 35-21 in the fourth quarter. Harden was the first of the Big four to be substituted. Despite Harden being good with his ball handling techniques, it didn’t work against the Knicks. Now it is definitely going to be difficult for Ty Lue to adjust to the four superstars on the team. It will be interesting to see how Lue brings his team together and adjusts Harden and Russell Westbrook in the lineup.
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