The Philadelphia 76ers will end their current three-game home stand on Friday night when they face the New Orleans Pelicans. Philidelphia is just 6-10 at home this year, the second-least number of home wins of any Eastern Conference team.
Looking to bounce back after a loss against the Phoenix Suns on Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers are left to try and get back on the right track without a pair of
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Whatever the preseason expectations were on Paul George in Philadelphia, the in-season results have been clear. Offense is the last aspect of the nine-time All-Star’s game to acclimate to Philly, with the returns from the first 24 games well below George’s outstanding career levels.
George (groin) participated in Thursday's practice, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. George missed Philadelphia's previous contest due to left groin tightness. While the team has yet to release an official injury report, George's return to practice is a good sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with New Orleans.
In 36 minutes of action, George scored 30 points on 11-for-20 shooting, which included four three-pointers. However, his fourth quarter was disastrous. Besides taking only one shot, which he missed, George had three turnovers and two shooting fouls in the closing minutes.
George dealt with a superstar teammate being in and out of the lineup while with the Los Angeles Clippers when playing with Kawhi Leonard. So this isn't new to him having Embiid in and out of the lineup for the Sixers. He just wants his star teammate to get healthy.
Following the Sixers' loss to the Suns, head coach Nick Nurse, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George discussed the latter's season-long struggles.
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Washington is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a victory against Philadelphia. The teams play Wednesday for the first time this season.