Joel Embiid again has swelling in his left knee and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers’ upcoming road trip, the latest injury setback for the All-Star center who has played in only 13 games this season.
Here is the full injury report for Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Indiana Pacers on the road on Saturday.
The Philadelphia 76ers offer injury updates on Paul George, Andre Drummond, and others ahead of their 3-game road trip.
George, averaging his lowest points per game total (17.2) since 2014, said he was “bored” playing center to help fill the gap left by Joel Embiid’s latest injury woe.
Paul George opens up on the effort level for the Philadelphia 76ers as well as an important upcoming road trip.
Joel Embiid will not play in the 76ers' matchup vs. the Knicks. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, however, could return from injury.
Joel Embiid and Paul George have been ruled out for the 76ers' matchup against the Wizards on the NBA injury report.
Joel Embiid (left foot sprain) and Paul George (left groin tightness) are both OUT for tomorrow’s game against the Wizards. Kyle Lowry (right hip soreness) is out as well.
Because of injuries to both players, the two All-Stars have played together in only 12 of the Sixers’ 33 games. On Saturday, Embiid finished with game highs of 28 points and 12 rebounds in just three quarters of action. George, who also sat out the fourth quarter, added 17 points, six assists, and two steals.
In the second half, the Sixers showed signs of the team they were supposed to be without Joel Embiid. But their dreadful first half sunk them to 15-24.
The first half of the Paul George era on the Philadelphia 76ers has not gone as desired. On a brand-new max deal, it’s safe to say George has not lived up to the numbers so far. Recently, The Ringer reflected that in their NBA player rankings,