Paul George & Clippers Hit With Huge Blow To Their Playoff Hopes

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The Clippers are taking on the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tonight.

Tonight, the Los Angeles Clippers are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a winner-takes-all-play-in game. The winner of the match will become the official eighth seed in the Western Conference, where they will be tasked with taking on the Phoenix Suns in the first round. Of course, whoever wins this game will probably be taken out of the postseason in four or five games, however, it's always good to at least make the playoffs and have a chance at an upset.

Going into this game, most fans were taking the Los Angeles Clippers to win. On paper, they are the better team and they also have a veteran presence that has been around the block when it comes to pressure-packed situations. Unfortunately, the Clippers will have to play at a significant disadvantage that they weren't exactly expecting.

Paul George & Clippers Hit With Huge Blow To Their Playoff Hopes
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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Paul George is now entering health and safety protocols that have to do with COVID-19. As a result, he will be out tonight against the Pelicans. He is easily the best player on the Clippers, and now that he is out of the lineup, the Pelicans have a very open path to becoming the final playoff team in the West.


This news is a reminder of just how unfair the play-in can be at times. The Clippers had a better record than the Pelicans this season, however, they could end up missing the playoffs despite having the eighth seed after 82 games.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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