With seven-time All-Star center Joel Embiid and his backup Andre Drummond sidelined, the 76ers had to think outside of the box Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. In doing so, coach Nick Nurse played 6-foot-8 swingman Paul George at center for stretches of the game.
George (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks. This comes from the official injury report, so there's not many details to work with. George missed Friday's practice with an ankle issue and then was listed out for Saturday's game versus the Pacers with left groin tightness.
After being listed as probable, George has suddenly been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against Oklahoma City. This could be because this is the first game of a back-to-back for Philadelphia, with Wednesday's game being against the Knicks. With George on the mend, Eric Gordon could start against the Thunder.
Status of Paul George, Guerschon Yabusele vs Bucks
The Philadelphia 76ers were without Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond and Kyle Lowry for Tuesday night's matchup
The Sixers ran out of gas in overtime despite the best efforts of Tyrese Maxey and Paul George as Knicks fans took over the Wells Fargo Center.
Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers after they let one slip away in a road loss to the Orlando Magic.
The Philadelphia 76ers could not catch a break as its star forward, Paul George, was added to the injury list. According to the latest update, George is out due to an ankle injury.
Tyrese Maxey did all he could, but the shorthanded Sixers remain hilariously overmatched in a loss to the Bucks Sunday.
The Philadelphia 76ers played without their All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
When everyone is healthy, there will be backcourt minutes to be had, and the 76ers can cut their losses on this scuffling season by giving them to younger players with upside.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and Myles Turner added 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Saturday night.