Overview

• Clippers forward Paul George will miss his second straight game because of left knee soreness, confirmed by coach Tyronn Lue.
• George's absence comes ahead of the Clippers' home game against the Lakers on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
• The All-Star has missed only two games this season due to injuries, averaging 22.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.
• The Clippers are currently in fourth place in the Western Conference, with a record of 37-19.
• Wednesday's game will be the last regular-season meeting between the Clippers and Lakers as co-tenants at Crypto.com Arena, before the Clippers move to their new arena next season.