George is on pace for one of the worst offensive seasons of his 15-year career. Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey remain firmly in his corner.

Already without Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers were also without Paul George for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards. Things got a bit tricky as Washington mounted a rally during the fourth quarter, but the 76ers held on partially due to the play of SG/SF Kelly Oubre Jr. (35%) and PF/C Guerschon Yabusele (14%).

Tyrese Maxey also added 31 points and 10 assists, but the Sixers struggled without Joel Embiid's presence in the post.

Kelly Oubre Jr. needs to up his scoring and more Kelly Oubre Jr. must seize the moment. Justin Edwards deserves more minutes. And even though they were depleted, the Sixers have to do a better job of defending opposing guards.

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.

However, the Sixers did get Kelly Oubre Jr. back from a 3-game absence from a left hand sprain. He returned and had a big night scoring 26 points with 11 rebounds as he was able to make things happen on both ends of the floor for Philadelphia.

There have been a few bright spots to begin the season with one of them being the play of wing duo Kelly Oubre Jr ... are fully healthy. With Oubre, Martin, and Paul George out on the perimeter ...

Combine that with the fact that the Sixers still had Tyrese Maxey and Paul George available, it makes the loss that much more disappointing. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 points and he let his feelings ...

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.

Week 13 of the fantasy basketball schedule has some critical injuries for fantasy managers to consider when approaching the waiver wire. Evan Mobley and Jalen Williams are among the fantasy standouts dealing with injuries, and Philadelphia’s injury list remains loaded. Here are some player statuses that will impact Week 13 in fantasy basketball.

Rivers spent three seasons navigating the NBA gauntlet peppered with Embiid health issues. The former MVP has only played in 13 of the Sixers’ 41 games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 15 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 123-109 on Sunday night. Damian Lillard added 25 points