Clippers' Eric Gordon: Goes missing in Game 5 loss
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Gordon logged three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and three assists over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 136-130 loss to Phoenix in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Gordon mattered very little in the loss, rounding out a disappointing end to the season for the Clippers. Despite having carved out a relatively consistent role for himself, Gordon still offered only a limited amount of value as a perimeter scoring option. His future, no matter where he lands next season, is not one full of upside, but one where he will serve as a microwave scorer, called upon as required.
Gordon (hip) has been removed from the injury report for Saturday's game against Portland.
This was the expectation after Gordon practiced Friday. The Clippers will be without Paul George (knee) and Marcus Morris (back).
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Sits out practice, expected to play
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Gordon (hip) didn't practice Friday, but head coach Tyronn Lue said the veteran shooting guard would be available for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Gordon continues to battle a hip injury, but he's expected to suit up for a second straight contest following a one-game absence. He's started each of his last six appearances, averaging 13.5 points, 2.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 23.5 minutes during that stretch.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Starting Wednesday
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Gordon (hip) is available and starting in Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Gordon missed the Clippers' last contest with soreness in his right hip, which allowed Norman Powell to draw a spot start. However, now that Gordon is healthy, he will reclaim his starting role and knock Powell back to the second unit.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Iffy for Wednesday
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Gordon (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Gordon missed Saturday's game against the Pelicans with soreness in his right hip and is at risk of missing a second straight game after logging a limited practice Tuesday and nabbing a questionable tag. If he isn't able to go, Norman Powell would likely draw another start.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Will be limited at practice
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Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said Gordon (hip) will go through some stuff during Tuesday's practice, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Gordon missed Saturday's loss to the Pelicans due to right hip soreness, but it appears the rest was beneficial. However, his status for Wednesday's game against the Lakers likely won't be known until the Clippers release their next injury report, which should drop sometime Tuesday afternoon.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Ruled out Saturday
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Gordon (hip) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pelicans, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Gordon has been downgraded from questionable to out Saturday with right hip soreness. He will be replaced by Norman Powell in the starting five. Gordon will have three days to recover before Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Tabbed questionable
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Gordon (hip) is officially questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
Gordon exited Friday's contest with soreness in his right hip after 16 minutes and is questionable to play in Saturday's closing leg of the back-to-back set. If he were to miss time, Terance Mann and Norman Powell could see more action.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Exits with hip soreness
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Gordon is dealing with right hip soreness and won't return to Friday's game against Memphis, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports. He posted 13 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two assists, one rebound and one block in 16 minutes prior to departing.
Friday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, putting Gordon's status in jeopardy for Saturday against the Pelicans. If Gordon is forced to sit out Saturday's game and beyond, the Clippers could turn to Terance Mann and Norman Powell to pick up the slack.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Scores 22 points in starting role
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Gordon totaled 22 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and three assists against Chicago in a 124-112 win Monday.
Gordon started for the third straight game Monday with Paul George (knee) out of action. Gordon racked up 16 first-half points and finished with his highest scoring output since he tallied a season-high 28 points Feb. 3. The veteran guard could continue to work with the starting unit for the remainder of the regular season in the wake of George's prolonged absence, though Gordon averaged a more modest 11.5 points in his previous two starts prior to Monday.
Gordon will start Thursday against the Thunder, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Gordon will take Paul George's (knee) spot in the starting lineup Thursday. Expect Gordon to stay in the starting lineup until George is able to return to the court. As a starter this season, Gordon is averaging 13.2 points, 2.9 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 30.3 minutes of action.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Scores 20 points off bench
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Gordon notched 20 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 117-102 victory over Portland.
Gordon was lights out off the bench and scored at least 20 points for the second time since joining the Clippers ahead of the trade deadline. In 13 games (three starts) with Los Angeles, the veteran shooting guard has averaged 11.1 points, 2.3 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 25.9 minutes with 47/43/80 shooting splits.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Retreats to bench
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Gordon isn't starting Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
Gordon drew a spot start Saturday with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined but will come off the bench with Leonard back in action a day later. Gordon has averaged 13.7 points in 29.9 minutes per game this month.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Struggles in spot start
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Gordon ended Saturday's 113-108 loss to the Magic with seven points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and one block in 31 minutes.
Gordon replaced Kawhi Leonard (right knee injury management) in the starting lineup but failed to make the most of the opportunity. While he did log a healthy 31 minutes, he was relatively passive on the offensive end. The Clippers play again Sunday, and with Leonard likely to return, Gordon could find himself back on the bench. However, given what we have seen over the past few weeks, that might actually afford Gordon some more freedom when it comes to getting his shots up.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Starting Saturday
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Gordon will step into the first unit for Saturday's game against the Magic, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Gordon will take the spot of Kawhi Leonard (rest) for the opening leg of a back-to-back set Saturday, marking his third start with the Clippers. In his previous two appearances with the first five, Gordon averaged 18.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 32.0 minutes.
