LA Clippers' Paul George returns Tuesday after three-month absence

After missing three months with an elbow injury, LA Clippers All-Star guard Paul George will start against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, coach Ty Lue said.

George will be on a minutes restriction, Lue said.

George, who hasn't played since Dec. 22, completed rehab on a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, was upgraded to questionable on Monday and passed the final hurdles to make his return at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night.

George ramped up for his return in recent days, participating in 5-on-5 practices on Sunday and Monday.

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George, 31, returns with the Clippers holding a 36-39 record, firmly in the eighth spot in the Western Conference playoff chase. The Clippers are hopeful that they'll get guard Norman Powell back ahead of the playoffs in mid-April, although there's less optimism about a Kawhi Leonard return amid his ACL rehab.

George has averaged 24.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2 steals in 26 games this season.