Watch Paul George of the Clippers take brutal elbow to the face from DeMar DeRozan

Paul George (Los Angeles Clippers) has had many injuries during the 2019-20 NBA season. Fortunately for him, he was able to dodge a bullet during their game against the San Antonio Spurs. The NBA All-Star took a brutal elbow to his face from San Antonio Spurs' shooting guard DeMar DeRozan during the game that was held on Monday.

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It did not turn out to be a major blow since Paul was able to quickly make his return and knock down the ensuing free-throws.

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Paul George awarded a free throw post the incident

After the incident took place, Paul George was given free-throws as the officials punished DeRozan.

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However, the contact that took place between the two players was clearly accidental since DeMar DeRozan was looking to to go up for a tough shot in the paint. Nonetheless, the officials probably felt otherwise as they rewarded the Clippers. The LA Clippers can now breathe a collective sigh of relief as the injury didn't turn out to be a serious one. The last thing the Clippers need right now is another setback.

Paul George has several feathers to his cap. He has appeared in the NBA All-Star team six times.

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