Paul George, Joel Embiid and 76ers
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Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George gives an update on his health after a loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.
Joel Embiid missed nine games in a row, returned and logged a season-high 30 minutes and then sat again. What will happen on the front end of the Sixers' back-to-back?
The Philadelphia 76ers will return to action tonight in the NBA Cup following a 144-103 blowout loss against the Orlando Magic. The franchise is winless thus far in the mid-season tournament, possessing a terrible 0-3 record.
NEW YORK -- As the Philadelphia 76ers get set to take on the Brooklyn Nets in the final NBA Cup game on Friday, they will be short-handed with Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr., and VJ Edgecombe--three opening night starters--sidelined due to injuries. The Sixers will have to take on a scrappy Nets team without some key pieces of the rotation.
Philadelphia 76ers swingman Paul George joined the starting lineup in Philadelphia to make his long-awaited season debut during Monday’s 110-108 victory over the LA Clippers. He finished the game with nine points (2-9 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
Young 76ers talents Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe give Philadelphia flexibility as Joel Embiid’s injuries continue.