Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers practises with the team for the first time since December.
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PLAYA VISTA (California) — Paul George took part in his first LA Clippers practise in almost three months on Thursday, as he strives to get back in shape before the start of the playoffs.
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George, who hasn't played since Dec. 22, is in the next step of his recovery from a damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to the Clippers.
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He will not play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.
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Around the All-Star break, George was seen shooting with his left hand from short range on the team's practice court.
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Earlier this month, George was seen shooting with his right hand.
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The Clippers, who are in eighth place in the Western Conference standings, could get some much-needed reinforcements for the play-in tournament.
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Norman Powell, who has been limited to three games after being acquired before the trading deadline, has begun shooting on the court with the team this week.
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Powell, who had a fracture in a bone in his left foot, has yet to be cleared for contact practice, Lue said.