Clippers’ Paul George On Jazz Forward Joe Ingles: ‘I Don’t Care About Him, Next Question’
Jun 12, 2021, 9:54 PM | Updated: Dec 8, 2022, 3:46 pm
Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers guards Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz as he drives to the basket in the second half of the game at Staples Center on December 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Clippers forward Paul George didn’t have much to say about his relationship with Jazz forward Joe Ingles after Los Angeles’ Game 3 win over Utah.
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George and the Clippers hosted Ingles and the Jazz at Staples Center for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Saturday, June 12.
After Los Angeles’ 132-106 victory, George was asked about his relationship with Ingles.
“I don’t care about him, next question,” the Clippers answered.
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History between Ingles-George
Ingles, who has a reputation of getting under players’ skin during games, has had an embattled relationship on the court with George.
During Utah’s 2018 postseason upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder, George’s former team, Ingles and the now-Clippers star had a few ill-tempered moments with one another.
Joe Ingles and Paul George are just trying to take the 'Feud of the Playoffs' title from Lance and LeBron.pic.twitter.com/U7s75JAnJs
— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 (@sportingnews) April 24, 2018
Paul George shoves Joe Ingles. pic.twitter.com/kXbzSAwu9v
— RealGM (@RealGM) April 24, 2018
Paul George had a few words for Ingles last night and today at practice, Joe seemed a bit confused as to why.
"No history with him, I don't know him. I've never spoken to him in my life." pic.twitter.com/yhFb8IeCOd
— Sam Gannon (@SamGannon87) April 16, 2018
"Ingles is just shooting threes in his face and talking to him." – Chuck on Paul George#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/pyCNJGiHoG
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 24, 2018
Game 3
During the Clippers’ Game 3 win, George scored 31 points 12-24 shooting, including 6-10 on three-pointers. He added three rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 38 minutes.
Accept the challenge. pic.twitter.com/5GDbv9ZLR9
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 13, 2021
Ingles was Utah’s second-leading scorer with 19 points.
With their victory. the Clippers got themselves back into the series and now trail the Jazz, 2-1.
Game 4 between the Jazz and Clippers is scheduled to take place at Staples Center on Monday, June 14 at 8 p.m. (MDT). The game will broadcast on TNT and 97.5 FM.
