Published 21:00 IST, December 3rd 2019

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George are yet to train together says Clippers coach Doc Rivers

NBA 2019-20: According to Los Angeles Clippers' head coach Doc Rivers, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are yet to train together in the same line-up before a game

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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Los Angeles Clippers he coach Doc Rivers mitted that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have t yet trained on same team toger. He said so before Clippers beat Wahington Wizards on Sunday night. George and Leonard finished game with a combined total of 65 points to le Clippers to a 150-125 victory. Clippers currently have a 15-6 win-loss record this NBA season.

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Doc Rivers mits Kawhi Leonard, Paul George ‘have yet to have a practice toger’

While talking to reporters, Doc Rivers said that in his approximate 20 years of training, this is first time his top two players have t once worked out toger. Rivers ded that y have undergone training where y play against each or. However, Leonard and George are yet to play on same team and line-up. 

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Paul George h missed first 11 games of season due to two offseason shoulder injuries. He me his Clippers debut against New Orleans Pelicans. In 10 games he has played, Paul George is averaging at 23.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. Leonard has an aver of 25.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in 15 games. After both George and Leonard have started playing, Clippers have become one of top contenders for NBA 2019-20 title. Clippers have won eight out of nine games after George's debut. Clippers will next play Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night, (Wednesday, 8:30 AM IST) at Staples Center in Los Angeles. 

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15:52 IST, December 3rd 2019