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Point Guards set to return from injuries but league hit with more injuries
We've been missing quite a few players in the league this season due to injury. With Chris Paul back on the court in recent matches, fans had something to cheer for. There are a few more comebacks to be happy about. Tony Parker made his return to the San Antonio Spurs lineup this week against the Dallas Mavericks, playing 14 minutes, netting 6 points and dishing out 4 dimes. Isaiah Thomas is aiming for a mid-December return to action for the Cavs. It will be interesting to see how the Cavs play with Isaiah in the lineup.
Derrick Rose was taking time away from the Cavaliers to consider his future, and retirement, due to injuries ravaging his body time and again. This time it's his ankle. Thankfully, he has decided to continue playing basketball and will be joining his team soon. That is a lot of PGs to be excited about having back.
Kawhi Leonard is on the last leg of his comeback from a quadriceps injury and has participated in 5-on-5 sessions. Expect the Spurs to hit their stride with Leonard back in their lineup. His comeback could be 2-3 weeks down the line since Coach Pop has no interest in rushing his star player back to the court too soon and says he is too valuable to bring back early.
On the other hand, injuries are taking down players left, right and center.
Blake Griffin suffered an MCL Strain in his left knee and will be out at least two months. The Clippers are already short on personnel with Milos Teodosic and Danilo Gallinari injured while Patrick Beverley is out for the season. Four of their team's starters are out now, and their chances of making the playoffs are in serious jeopardy.
This happened to Kristaps Porzingis against the Heat:
That looks bad, but the Unicorn is hopeful of a quick recovery. This is what he had to say:
"They call me the Lizard because I recover so quickly."
Mike Conley has been struggling with an Achilles injury. Iman Shumpert is out for two months as well after knee surgery. Nikola Jokic and Anthony Davis also went down with ankle and groin injuries, respectively. Jokic is expected to miss 'several games' and Davis' status is unknown as of now.
Guess the Lakers players!
