<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/are-joel-embiid-paul-george-playing-tonight-76ers-vs-lakers-injury-report');   ga('set', 'title', 'Are Joel Embiid, Paul George playing tonight? 76ers vs. Lakers injury report');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/76ers-stars-Paul-George-and-Joel-Embiid-in-the-sidelines.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><h1>Are Joel Embiid, Paul George playing tonight? 76ers vs. Lakers injury report</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-07T07:56:34-08:00">December 7th, 7:56am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-07T07:56:34-08:00">December 7th, 7:56am</time><address><a>Rishabh Bhatnagar</a>Rishabh is a seasoned NBA and sports journalist and editor with over seven years of experience working for reputed organizations. A novelist first and foremost, he has written three fiction books. His high threshold of knowledge combined with his writing skills gives him the ability to write uniquely insightful pieces across basketball, soccer, cricket, lawn tennis, eSports, and a variety of other sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 16-6 Los Angeles Lakers take on the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Monday. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-lebron-james-questionable-sunday-showdown-76ers">The Lakers have been in primal form</a> but have two losses in the last three games and will be looking to get back to winning ways despite being the visiting side.</p><p>The 76ers will know they have their tasks cut out with the offensive firepower the Lakers currently possess. However, their job has been compounded of late due to the extent of injury issues they are currently dealing with.</p><h2><b>Joel Embiid, Paul George Injury Status Against the Lakers</b></h2><p>First and foremost, Embiid continues to recover from the knee injury that has plagued him for much of the season. He has missed three out of the last five games and once again finds himself in the doubtful section for this game, per the <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-12-07_08AM.pdf">official injury report</a>.</p><p>The same is true for Paul George, who is also dealing with a left knee injury. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-tyrese-maxey-share-special-moment-after-win-bucks">George played the 76ers’ last game against the Milwaukee Bucks</a>, scoring 20 points with five rebounds and five assists, and will once again be the focal point for his team against the Lakers.</p><p>However, that is assuming he will be fit enough to play despite being listed as doubtful on the injury list.</p><h2><b>76ers Injury Report</b></h2><p>The 76ers have a campy injury report alongside the two stars mentioned above as well. Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford remain out, with Oubre sidelined by a left knee sprain and Watford managing a left adductor strain.</p><p>Rookie Jared McCain is available despite ongoing recovery from right thumb surgery, while Johni Broome and Hunter Sallis are also available to play.</p><h2><b>Lakers Injury Report</b></h2><p>The Los Angeles Lakers enter their next matchup with a mixed injury outlook. LeBron James is listed as questionable due to right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis, making his status uncertain heading into game day.<br>Marcus Smart remains ruled out with a left lumbar muscle strain, leaving the Lakers without one of their key defensive guards.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Are Joel Embiid, Paul George playing tonight? 76ers vs. Lakers injury report

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-tyrese-maxey-share-special-moment-after-win-bucks');   ga('set', 'title', '76ers’ Paul George, Tyrese Maxey share special moment after huge win over Bucks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Paul-George-Tyrese-Maxey.jpg"><figcaption>Kyle Ross-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>76ers’ Paul George, Tyrese Maxey share special moment after huge win over Bucks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-06T06:19:57-08:00">December 6th, 6:19am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-06T06:19:57-08:00">December 6th, 6:19am</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia 76ers delivered a statement win Friday night, taking down the Milwaukee Bucks 116-101 on the road at Fiserv Forum. The moment that grabbed headlines came postgame, when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-trending-return-bucks-matchup">76ers forward Paul George</a> shared a light but meaningful exchange with fellow star Tyrese Maxey. The chemistry and steady confidence between the duo framed a night that blended veteran presence with rising energy.</p><p>During his post-game interview, George was reflecting on his health and consistency when his point guard wandered into the frame with a grin. The clip, posted by the organization on X (formerly known as Twitter), <a href="https://x.com/sixers/status/1997153672116191287?s=20" rel="noopener">captured the moment</a> perfectly before George spoke about his mindset.</p><p>“I’m blessed that I’m healthy and I’m just trying to stack games.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“I’m blessed that I’m healthy and I’m just trying to stack games” <a href="https://t.co/mWxZRz5JHi">pic.twitter.com/mWxZRz5JHi</a></p><p>— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) <a href="https://twitter.com/sixers/status/1997153672116191287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The quote from the nine-time All-Star forward echoed through the fan base and reinforced a theme driving the Sixers early in the season. Coming off a tough back-to-back without Joel Embiid, the team leaned on depth instead of star power. Quentin Grimes scored 22 points off the bench, and Jabari Walker added 18 to fuel a strong first half.</p><p>George finished with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, showing real poise in crunch time as the Bucks threatened late. His control of the pace in the final minutes helped steady a lineup that had leaned on its bench for much of the night. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-what-tyrese-maxey-said-about-vj-edgecombe-saving-butt-warriors">Maxey, limited to 12 points</a>, shifted into full facilitator mode and knocked down a key jumper with under four minutes left to stop Milwaukee’s push. The 76ers vs. Bucks matchup once again highlighted the Sixers depth, with young contributors such as rookie VJ Edgecombe closing out defensively and making the kind of winning plays that hold up on the road.</p><p>The victory pushes Philadelphia to 13-9 and highlights a team trending toward sustained form. Between George’s leadership and Maxey’s maturity, this group continues to deliver steady flashes that suggest a rising championship identity.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

76ers’ Paul George, Tyrese Maxey share special moment after huge win over Bucks

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-trending-return-bucks-matchup');   ga('set', 'title', '76ers’ Paul George injury update for Bucks showdown after missing Warriors thriller');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/76ers-star-Paul-George-vs-Wizards.jpg"><figcaption>Kyle Ross-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>76ers’ Paul George injury update for Bucks showdown after missing Warriors thriller</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-05T08:59:12-08:00">December 5th, 8:59am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-05T08:59:12-08:00">December 5th, 8:59am</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-warriors-benching-part-the-process">Philadelphia 76ers enter Friday’s test against the Milwaukee Bucks</a> with momentum and a clearer roadmap for their stars. Their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-what-tyrese-maxey-said-about-vj-edgecombe-saving-butt-warriors">win over the Golden State Warriors delivered chaos</a>, relief, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-tyrese-maxeys-game-saving-block-joel-embiid-forgetting-about-vj-edgecombes-game-winner">Tyrese Maxey’s heroic block</a>, but it also highlighted the pieces still missing. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/joel-embiid-paul-george-playing-tonight-76ers-warriors-injury-report">Paul George sat out with soreness</a>, and the latest injury update now points in a <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47207959/tyrese-maxey-amazing-block-seals-76ers-win-warriors" rel="noopener">positive direction</a>. Team officials say he is trending toward playing, giving the 76ers hope of restoring its full wing rotation. And this time, they will also have Joel Embiid back in uniform. He was benched in the fourth quarter against the Warriors as part of the team’s conditioning plan, and he is expected to play against Milwaukee.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-makes-honest-admission-about-form-wizards-game">Paul George has appeared in only six games so far</a>, averaging 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. His rhythm is still forming, yet his presence changes how the 76ers move. He creates space and calms possessions. Moreover, he gives Embiid and Maxey cleaner windows to operate. Against the Bucks, those details matter. Milwaukee thrives when opponents hesitate, and George’s return adds structure to a matchup that demands it.</p><p>Kelly Oubre Jr. remains out with an LCL sprain. He will be reevaluated next week, leaving George’s potential return even more important as the 76ers balances size, shooting, and defensive versatility.</p><h2>A Different Kind of Test Ahead for the 76ers</h2><p>The Bucks bring weight. They bring pressure. They turn mistakes into bursts that change games fast. These early-season matchups become snapshots of who the 76ers can be once everyone settles into their roles.</p><p>With Embiid confirmed to play and George trending toward joining him, the 76ers may finally get a clearer look at their intended blueprint. And if Paul George’s injury update continues moving in the right direction, Philadelphia’s rotation starts to resemble the version fans have waited to see.</p><p>If both stars share the floor again tonight, how close will the 76ers come to revealing their true ceiling?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

76ers’ Paul George injury update for Bucks showdown after missing Warriors thriller

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/joel-embiid-paul-george-playing-tonight-76ers-warriors-injury-report');   ga('set', 'title', 'Are Joel Embiid, Paul George playing tonight? 76ers vs. Warriors injury report');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/76ers_ac5492.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Are Joel Embiid, Paul George playing tonight? 76ers vs. Warriors injury report</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-04T07:24:20-08:00">December 4th, 7:24am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-04T07:25:05-08:00">December 4th, 7:25am</time><address><a>Rohan Brahmbhatt</a>Rohan Brahmbhatt is an adventure-driven sports writer, passionate footballer, mountaineer, and photojournalist. Rohan blends firsthand experience with storytelling—capturing the intensity of sport and the thrill of exploration. Whether on the field, a mountain trail, or behind the lens, he brings authentic, high-energy narratives that connect readers to the heart of the action.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Are Joel Embiid, Paul George playing tonight? 76ers vs. Warriors injury report

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-makes-honest-admission-about-form-wizards-game');   ga('set', 'title', '76ers’ Paul George makes honest admission about form after Wizards game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/George_61d197.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>76ers’ Paul George makes honest admission about form after Wizards game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-03T05:41:38-08:00">December 3rd, 5:41am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-03T05:41:38-08:00">December 3rd, 5:41am</time><address><a>Rohan Brahmbhatt</a>Rohan Brahmbhatt is an adventure-driven sports writer, passionate footballer, mountaineer, and photojournalist. Rohan blends firsthand experience with storytelling—capturing the intensity of sport and the thrill of exploration. Whether on the field, a mountain trail, or behind the lens, he brings authentic, high-energy narratives that connect readers to the heart of the action.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-paul-george-long-injury-report-wizards">Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George isn’t hiding from the reality</a> of his slow start. Following the 76ers’ win over the Washington Wizards, the veteran forward opened up about his form, conditioning, and recent struggles, offering a candid assessment of where he stands just seven games into the season.</p><p>George finished with a solid performance against Washington, including a strong shooting night from deep, going 3-of-5 from three-point range, a noticeable uptick after an uneven stretch to open the season.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Paul George is on the board early in this one 🎯<br> <a href="https://t.co/gJHhlULO8I">pic.twitter.com/gJHhlULO8I</a></p><p>— Sleeper76ers (@sleeper76ers) <a href="https://twitter.com/sleeper76ers/status/1996010164495749472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Through his first six games, George had connected on just 35.3% from beyond the arc, a number below his usual efficiency and one that added to questions about rhythm and readiness.</p><p>Still, <a href="https://archive.md/1y98C#selection-915.0-953.205" rel="noopener">despite signs of progress</a>, George acknowledged he’s far from where he wants to be. “It’s getting there,” George said multiple times postgame when asked about his shot. “I just got to get my legs under me, get a little bit stronger. I just feel like my legs aren’t as strong as they need to be.”</p><p>The 35-year-old admitted that fatigue has played a role in the inconsistency. “Kind of feeling training camp legs a little bit,” he continued. “First couple of games, I was just getting my legs and everything. But I don’t know, just a little fatigued for some reason.”</p><p>The Sixers are still figuring out their new dynamic with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey,<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-shoots-down-back-injury-concern-bird-leaving-nest-analogy"> and George finally sharing the floor</a>, and early indications show there’s chemistry to build and roles to define.</p><p>While shooting slumps happen, George’s durability remains the major storyline. With his recent history of injuries, teams and analysts alike are watching closely, especially as <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-1-stat-highlights-tyese-maxey-mvp-case">Philadelphia eyes long-term contending plans</a> with him beside Embiid and Maxey.</p><p>Still, for now, the Sixers are encouraged.</p><p>George is trending upward, his confidence appears intact, and Tuesday night’s performance hinted that the All-Star version of Paul George may not be far off.</p><p>If his conditioning catches up to his skill level, and the rhythm fully returns, the Sixers could soon see the elite two-way force they expected when they brought him to Philadelphia.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

76ers’ Paul George makes honest admission about form after Wizards game

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-paul-george-long-injury-report-wizards');   ga('set', 'title', '76ers’ Joel Embiid, Paul George on long injury report vs. Wizards');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/76ers.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>76ers’ Joel Embiid, Paul George on long injury report vs. Wizards</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-02T07:13:41-08:00">December 2nd, 7:13am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-02T07:13:41-08:00">December 2nd, 7:13am</time><address><a>Rohan Brahmbhatt</a>Rohan Brahmbhatt is an adventure-driven sports writer, passionate footballer, mountaineer, and photojournalist. Rohan blends firsthand experience with storytelling—capturing the intensity of sport and the thrill of exploration. Whether on the field, a mountain trail, or behind the lens, he brings authentic, high-energy narratives that connect readers to the heart of the action.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia 76ers enter tonight’s matchup against the Washington Wizards with more questions than certainty, as the team’s injury report once again paints a concerning picture. Joel Embiid and<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-shoots-down-back-injury-concern-bird-leaving-nest-analogy"> Paul George headline a lengthy list of unavailable</a> or questionable players, a trend that has defined Philadelphia’s season far more than hoped.</p><p>Embiid, who remains out with a right knee injury recovery designation, has appeared in just seven games this season, continuing a stop-start rhythm that has made lineup consistency nearly impossible.</p><p>While the organization remains cautious, and understandably so given Embiid’s long-term importance, patience is wearing thin among fans eager to see the reigning MVP return to form.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Joel Embiid and Paul George talking at shootaround: <a href="https://t.co/4kSVhcSqXD">pic.twitter.com/4kSVhcSqXD</a></p><p>— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) <a href="https://twitter.com/SixersAdam/status/1856367735883678197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Paul George, meanwhile, is listed as questionable with left knee injury recovery and lower back tightness. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-tyrese-maxey-free-throw-choke-paul-george-gushing-praise">The 76ers star has played only five games,</a> and despite flashing an elite two-way impact in limited action, the availability cloud remains one of Philadelphia’s biggest obstacles.</p><p>The<a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-12-02_09AM.pdf" rel="noopener"> injury list doesn’t stop there</a>.</p><p>Andre Drummond is questionable with a right knee contusion, Kelly Oubre Jr. remains out with a left knee sprain, Trendon Watford will sit with a strained left adductor, and rookie Jared McCain, though available, will continue to play with a thumb splint following surgery.</p><p>Quentin Grimes is probable with right calf soreness.</p><p>At 10-9, the Sixers are floating around .500, a record that reflects competitive resilience more than continuity or dominance.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-tyrese-maxeys-injury-concern-54-point-masterpiece-bucks-more-ridiculous">Tyrese Maxey has carried the offensive load admirably</a> in the absence of the team’s stars, but without Embiid and George consistently available, Philadelphia’s identity remains fluid and unfinished.</p><p>Tonight’s game against Washington, a struggling opponent, could serve as stabilization or another reminder that health remains the defining storyline of the season.</p><p>For now, Philadelphia waits for health, for rhythm, and for the version of this roster that exists only on paper.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

76ers’ Joel Embiid, Paul George on long injury report vs. Wizards

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-shoots-down-back-injury-concern-bird-leaving-nest-analogy');   ga('set', 'title', '76ers’ Paul George shoots down back injury concern with bird leaving nest analogy');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/George.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>76ers’ Paul George shoots down back injury concern with bird leaving nest analogy</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-01T09:51:46-08:00">December 1st, 9:51am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-01T09:51:46-08:00">December 1st, 9:51am</time><address><a>Rohan Brahmbhatt</a>Rohan Brahmbhatt is an adventure-driven sports writer, passionate footballer, mountaineer, and photojournalist. Rohan blends firsthand experience with storytelling—capturing the intensity of sport and the thrill of exploration. Whether on the field, a mountain trail, or behind the lens, he brings authentic, high-energy narratives that connect readers to the heart of the action.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Philadelphia 76ers star <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/joel-embiid-paul-george-playing-tonight-76ers-nets-nba-cup-injury-report">Paul George provided a calm update</a> on his health after Sunday’s hard-fought matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, dismissing any serious concern about a minor back issue. After the game, George explained that he felt some tightness in his back but emphasized it was a natural consequence of playing extended minutes, noting it was the most consecutive minutes he has logged this season.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Paul George mentioned after the game that his back got a little tight during the game tonight. "But that's gonna happen," George said. "That was the most minutes I've played consecutively. It's good. It's nothing to be concerned with."</p><p>"I felt good. I asked for more minutes out… <a href="https://t.co/VMauRhmX1x">pic.twitter.com/VMauRhmX1x</a></p><p>— PHLY Sixers (@PHLY_Sixers) <a href="https://twitter.com/PHLY_Sixers/status/1995341268898001368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“That was the most minutes I’ve played consecutively. It’s good. It’s nothing to be concerned with,” George said. “I felt good. I asked for more minutes out there, just how the game was going, how my body was feeling.”</p><p>His lighthearted approach included an analogy that captured his current mindset: “I think I’m the bird, leaving the nest, getting to fly and flap my wings a little bit more. It feels good to kinda be on the healthy side.”</p><p>This game was a significant moment for the 76ers, as it marked the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-upgraded-injury-report-hawks">first time this season that Joel Embiid,</a> Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey shared the floor.</p><p>With Embiid and George adjusting to early-season rhythm and load management, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-tyrese-maxey-free-throw-choke-paul-george-gushing-praise">Maxey carried the bulk of Philadelphia’s offense,</a> putting together a stellar stat line of <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401810159" rel="noopener">44 points,</a> 9 assists, and 7 rebounds across 52 minutes.</p><p>Despite Maxey’s heroics, the 76ers fell short, as Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson delivered a monster performance with 41 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists to secure a narrow win for the Hawks.</p><p>George’s comments indicate confidence in his durability and readiness to contribute as the team looks to find consistency with its star trio.</p><p>The analogy of the bird leaving the nest reflects his optimism and eagerness to embrace a heavier workload while maintaining his health.</p><p>Philadelphia will be hoping that the combination of George, Maxey, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-wasnt-mad-despite-2ot-loss-hawks">and Embiid can gel quickly,</a> especially as they aim to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference standings.</p><p>For now, 76ers fans can breathe easy: Paul George’s back is not a concern, and his metaphorical flight is well underway.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

76ers’ Paul George shoots down back injury concern with bird leaving nest analogy

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-tyrese-maxey-free-throw-choke-paul-george-gushing-praise');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tyrese Maxey’s shocking free throw choke won’t stop Paul George’s gushing praise');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Paul-George-8-high-fives-guard-Tyrese-Maxey-0-after-scoring.jpg"><figcaption>© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Tyrese Maxey’s shocking free throw choke won’t stop Paul George’s gushing praise</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-01T08:36:39-08:00">December 1st, 8:36am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-01T08:36:39-08:00">December 1st, 8:36am</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-wasnt-mad-despite-2ot-loss-hawks">Philadelphia 76ers took a double overtime loss</a> to the Atlanta Hawks in their last game, and they probably could have won the game in the first overtime. With the 76ers up two points late in the game, Tyrese Maxey went to the free throw to basically seal the game. Unfortunately, he missed the first one, then missed the second, which gave the Hawks a chance to tie the game, and they did.</p><p>The game headed into double overtime, and the Hawks ultimately won.</p><p>Maxey was probably down on himself about the free throws from the first overtime, but Paul George <a href="https://x.com/PHLY_Sixers/status/1995342719783207031" rel="noopener">made sure to shower him</a> with praise after the game.</p><p>“He’s a warrior, no question about it,” George said via PHLY Sports. “He’s a fighter. He takes so many hits. Teams holding and grabbing. He hits the ground so many times, he bounces right back up. It’s a leadership about him.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Paul George on Tyrese Maxey's inspiring play. </p><p>"When he's out there, I play for him. I do everything I can to make the game easier for him. He's our guy. It's inspiring. Me as a vet, it's inspiring for a guy to consistently do it." <a href="https://t.co/vKDsMeWWWt">pic.twitter.com/vKDsMeWWWt</a></p><p>— PHLY Sixers (@PHLY_Sixers) <a href="https://twitter.com/PHLY_Sixers/status/1995342719783207031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“When he’s out there, I play for him. I do everything I can to make the game easier for him. He’s our guy. It’s inspiring. Me as a vet, it’s inspiring for a guy to consistently do it.”</p><p>Maxey led the 76ers for most of the night and finished with 44 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists. He was also a big reason why there was even overtime in the first place. After a missed free throw, George got the rebound and passed it out to Maxey, who hit a deep 3-pointer to tie the game.</p><p>Just like for most of the season, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-tyrese-maxey-joining-wilt-chamberlain-franchise-history">Maxey has been a bright spot</a> for the 76ers, especially with all the injuries that they have continued to deal with to players such as George and Joel Embiid. Maxey is averaging 32.3 points per game, which is good for third in the league, and as long as he’s on the court, the 76ers have a good chance at winning.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tyrese Maxey’s shocking free throw choke won’t stop Paul George’s gushing praise

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/joel-embiid-paul-george-playing-tonight-76ers-nets-nba-cup-injury-report');   ga('set', 'title', 'Are Joel Embiid, Paul George playing tonight? 76ers vs. Nets NBA Cup injury report');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Embiid.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Are Joel Embiid, Paul George playing tonight? 76ers vs. Nets NBA Cup injury report</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-28T07:05:18-08:00">November 28th, 7:05am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-28T07:05:18-08:00">November 28th, 7:05am</time><address><a>Rohan Brahmbhatt</a>Rohan Brahmbhatt is an adventure-driven sports writer, passionate footballer, mountaineer, and photojournalist. Rohan blends firsthand experience with storytelling—capturing the intensity of sport and the thrill of exploration. Whether on the field, a mountain trail, or behind the lens, he brings authentic, high-energy narratives that connect readers to the heart of the action.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Are Joel Embiid, Paul George playing tonight? 76ers vs. Nets NBA Cup injury report

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-paul-george-wont-play-nba-cup-magic');   ga('set', 'title', '76ers’ Joel Embiid, Paul George won’t play vs. Magic in NBA Cup showdown');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/76ers-stars-Paul-George-and-Joel-Embiid-in-the-sidelines.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>76ers’ Joel Embiid, Paul George won’t play vs. Magic in NBA Cup showdown</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-25T09:58:58-08:00">November 25th, 9:58am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-25T10:48:37-08:00">November 25th, 10:48am</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting/magic-vs-76ers-nba-cup-prediction-odds-pick-11-25-2025">Philadelphia 76ers face a tough NBA Cup test tonight</a> as Joel Embiid and Paul George were <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1993374522662137981" rel="noopener">ruled out</a> against the Orlando Magic at Wells Fargo Center. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-takes-step-right-direction-knee-injury-return-magic">Joel Embiid will miss his eighth straight game due to a knee injury</a>, while <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-season-debut-injury">Paul George sits with an ankle issue</a>, leaving Philadelphia without two stars in a high-stakes matchup. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-tyrese-maxeys-injury-concern-54-point-masterpiece-bucks-more-ridiculous">Tyrese Maxey steps into the lead role once again, and the 76ers will lean on a mix of young contributors</a> and rotational pieces as Nick Nurse searches for ways to keep pace with the Magic’s aggressive style. The Magic come in fast, confident, and ready to attack the paint, putting pressure on a shorthanded 76ers squad.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (ankle) have been downgraded to OUT for tonight's matchup against the Magic, the Sixers announced.</p><p>Embiid will miss his 8th consecutive game. <a href="https://t.co/5tt13QZnLD">pic.twitter.com/5tt13QZnLD</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1993374522662137981?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-vj-edgecombe-out-knee-injury-heat-silver-lining">A Shorthanded 76ers Fight Under NBA Cup Lights</a></h2><p>The 76ers entered the week hoping to build rhythm, but the injury report delivered another setback. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-nick-nurse-provides-diligent-update-joel-embiid-knee">Joel Embiid’s absence has already reshaped both ends of the floor</a>, stripping Philadelphia of its primary shot-blocker and interior scorer. George’s shooting and on-ball defense were supposed to complement Maxey in tournament play, but his ankle issue now forces Nurse to adjust again. These losses create a different atmosphere inside Wells Fargo Center, one where role players carry the weight usually handled by stars.</p><p>The 76ers will try to run early to avoid getting trapped in Orlando’s half-court pressure. The Magic thrive on speed and physicality. They punish hesitations. They force turnovers. Without Embiid’s presence and George’s calm scoring, the 76ers must counter with pace, spacing, and clean execution. Any sloppy stretch could tilt the game quickly.</p><p>Still, there is opportunity in chaos. Maxey thrives in open space. Young 76ers often respond well under bright lights. And the NBA Cup format rewards teams that refuse to back down, even when undermanned. For Philadelphia, this becomes a night about grit, improvisation, and the players who rise when the spotlight shifts.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

76ers’ Joel Embiid, Paul George won’t play vs. Magic in NBA Cup showdown

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/why-76ers-paul-george-got-benched-vs-heat');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why 76ers’ Paul George got ‘benched’ vs. Heat');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/USATSI_27664338_168403981_lowres.jpg"><figcaption>Kyle Ross-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Why 76ers’ Paul George got ‘benched’ vs. Heat</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-23T20:05:36-08:00">November 23rd, 8:05pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-23T20:05:36-08:00">November 23rd, 8:05pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Paul George did not have a lot of playing time in the Philadelphia <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-nick-nurse-provides-diligent-update-joel-embiid-knee">76ers’ matchup against the Miami Heat</a> on Sunday afternoon.</p><p>George is going through his 16th year in the NBA, his second with the 76ers. Injuries have negatively impacted his stint with the team, seeing career lows for the veteran wing as he enters his mid-30s.</p><p>Throughout his time on the court against Miami, he was only there for 20 minutes despite being in the starting lineup. He finished with 10 points, five assists, two rebounds, one steal, and a block. He shot 3-of-10 from the field, including 0-of-5 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-5 from the free-throw line.</p><p>Head coach Nick Nurse <a href="https://x.com/DerekBodnerNBA/status/1992693266157105466" rel="noopener">explained the limitation</a> of George’s minutes after the game, per reporter Derek Bodner. He stated it was for defensive purposes, having him on Miami wing Jaime Jaquez Jr. throughout the matchup.</p><p>“Nick Nurse says that he brought Paul George off the bench in the 3rd quarter to try to match his minutes with Jaime Jaquez, as he thought George did the best job defending him,” Bodner wrote.</p><h2><b>How Paul George, 76ers played against Heat</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/USATSI_27664264_168403981_lowres.jpg"><figcaption>Kyle Ross-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It was a reasonable explanation from Nick Nurse when it comes to Paul George’s workload. However, the 76ers were unable to defend homecourt as they lost 127-117 to the Heat.</p><p>Miami landed the first crucial blow, taking a 37-27 lead after the opening quarter. Even though Philadelphia cut the deficit down to four at halftime, they faltered down the stretch as they couldn’t contain the Heat’s offense.</p><p>Rebounding, ball movement and inside scoring made the difference in this matchup. The Heat prevailed in all three categories by securing 58 rebounds, creating 32 assists and scoring 72 points inside the paint. It wasn’t the same for the 76ers as they grabbed 46 rebounds, dished out 28 assists and produced 52 points inside the paint.</p><p>Six players scored in double-digits for Philadelphia in the loss, including George. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 27 points, six assists, three rebounds, and two steals. He shot 10-of-23 overall, including 5-of-14 from downtown. Trendon Watford came next with 19 points and eight rebounds, Quentin Grimes put up 15 points and three assists, Jared McCain had 15 points and two assists, while Andre Drummond provided 14 points and 24 rebounds.</p><p>Philadelphia fell to a 9-7 record on the season, holding the eighth spot of the Eastern Conference standings. They are even with the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls while trailing the New York Knicks by 0.5 games.</p><p>The 76ers will look to bounce back in their next matchup, remaining at home. They host the Orlando Magic on Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. ET as part of the NBA Cup group stage.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why 76ers’ Paul George got ‘benched’ vs. Heat

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-prime-form-early-barrage-bucks');   ga('set', 'title', '76ers’ Paul George looks in prime form already after early barrage vs. Bucks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Paul-George-looks-in-prime-form-already-after-early-barrage-vs.-Bucks.jpg"><figcaption>Benny Sieu-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>76ers’ Paul George looks in prime form already after early barrage vs. Bucks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-20T18:35:05-08:00">November 20th, 6:35pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-20T18:35:05-08:00">November 20th, 6:35pm</time><address><a>Paolo Mariano</a>Paolo Mariano is a freelance writer, editor, and producer based in Manila, Philippines. He is a journalism graduate from the University of Santo Tomas and the father of a young girl whose personality swings from Simone Biles to Dillon Brooks. A beacon of objectivity, he believes Penny Hardaway is the true NBA GOAT.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George is still trying to regain his rhythm after being sidelined for several months due to a knee injury. But it looks like he won’t need a lot of time to do so.</p><p>After making his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-first-bucket-year-16-debut-clippers">season debut in their win over the Los Angeles Clippers</a>, 110-108, on Monday, he sat out the front end of their back-to-back on Wednesday, losing to the Toronto Raptors, 121-112.</p><p>George suited up against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, and he was on fire early. He scored the 76ers’ <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1991681916190269653" rel="noopener">first 11 points</a> and outscored the Bucks by himself. He started with a layup before draining three straight three-pointers.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Paul George outscored the Bucks by himself 11 to 4 to start the game 🔥</p><p>And he did it in only 2 MINUTES!<a href="https://t.co/BZ4n7Z6Rgj">pic.twitter.com/BZ4n7Z6Rgj</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1991681916190269653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Last season, the 35-year-old forward was limited to just 41 games in his first stint with the 76ers. He averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.8 steals.</p><p>In his season debut versus the Clippers, he contributed nine points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in 21 minutes. He, however, struggled from the field, shooting only 2-of-9.</p><p>George, a six-time All-Star, remains a key piece for Philadelphia, even though the team has done well <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-tyrese-maxey-everyone-stunned-poster-cade-cunningham">with Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe running the show</a>. Joel Embiid, meanwhile, has only played six games this season. George’s experience and two-way ability are valuable assets for the squad.</p><p>His hot start against the Bucks should only motivate George to keep on pushing. He had 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting, three rebounds, and two assists in 12 minutes in the first half.</p><p>As of writing, the Bucks are ahead by a small margin against the 76ers in the fourth quarter.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

76ers’ Paul George looks in prime form already after early barrage vs. Bucks

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-paul-george-statuses-revealed-raptors-showdown');   ga('set', 'title', 'Joel Embiid, Paul George statuses revealed for 76ers-Raptors showdown');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Paul-George-Joel-Embiid.jpg"><figcaption>Soobum Im-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Joel Embiid, Paul George statuses revealed for 76ers-Raptors showdown</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-18T15:19:48-08:00">November 18th, 3:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-18T15:19:48-08:00">November 18th, 3:19pm</time><address><a>Matty Breisch</a>Matty Breisch is a Senior Editor who specializes in NFL and WWE content at ClutchPoints. He can be read at Heavy, FanSided, The Needle Drop, Philadelphia Sports Network, and right here at ClutchPoints. Are you ready to read about football and wrestling? Well, you've come to the right place.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When the Philadelphia 76ers took the court against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday night, fans were treated to a pleasant sight: <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-season-debut-injury">Paul George back on the basketball court</a>.</p><p>That’s right, after missing the first 12 games of the 2025-26 NBA season after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee back in July, George started at the small forward against his former team and turned in an encouraging effort, recording nine points, three assists, and seven rebounds in 21 minutes of action. Though he only connected on two of his nine shots from the field, including going 1-4 from beyond the arc, George moved pretty well and was able to operate within the confines of the offense, connecting with rookie VJ Edgecombe for a sweet 3-pointer on one <a href="https://Twitter.com/sixers/status/1990576888864256167?s=20" rel="noopener">particularly impressive drive</a>.</p><p>Unfortunately, George won’t be able to follow up his play with enough effort against the Toronto Raptors, as he has <a href="https://x.com/JClarkNBCS/status/1990913509719240858?s=20">officially been ruled out</a> for the 76ers’ Wednesday showdown, according to NBC Sports’ John Clark, joining Kelly Oubre on the bench for the contest.</p><p>One player who also appeared on the injury report but isn’t officially ruled out just yet is Joel Embiid, who hasn’t played since the last time Philly took on the Raptors on November 8.</p><p>Dealing with a knee injury that Nick Nurse described as “<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-nick-nurses-not-quite-pain-free-joel-embiid-update-worry-fans">not quite pain free,</a>” Embiid has contributed to winning basketball so far in 2025, even if he’s been less than consistent on the court as he deal with a recovering knee, a mid-season conditioning ramp up, and the reality that his role in the offense has changed due to the emergence fo Tyrese Maxey as an Allen Iverson-level offensive weapon. While he may not ultimately play against the Raptors, the fact that he isn’t out should at least be an encouraging sign for a team that could use a fully healthy roster to really kick their playoff push into overdrive.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">the vet ➡️ the rook. <a href="https://t.co/nxXjGj9fzz">pic.twitter.com/nxXjGj9fzz</a></p><p>— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) <a href="https://twitter.com/sixers/status/1990576888864256167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Joel Embiid, Paul George statuses revealed for 76ers-Raptors showdown

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-season-debut-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'What 76ers’ Paul George said about finally making season debut after another injury problem');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/76ers-star-Paul-George-returns-vs-Clippers.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>What 76ers’ Paul George said about finally making season debut after another injury problem</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-18T08:53:12-08:00">November 18th, 8:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-18T08:53:12-08:00">November 18th, 8:53am</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Star forward <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-first-bucket-year-16-debut-clippers">Paul George stepped back onto the floor at last, giving the Philadelphia 76ers the return they had been waiting</a> on through another stretch of uncertainty. The moment felt steady, not dramatic. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-upgraded-injury-report-clippers-showdown">Paul George moved with caution early, then with more confidence as the minutes built</a>, shaking off the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-joel-embiid-paul-george-heavy-day-hope">weight of a injury layoff that dragged longer than anyone hoped</a>. The crowd rose when he checked in. The team shifted around him. And the 76ers finally got a real look at the lineup it imagined all summer.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-clippers/clippers-news-james-harden-welcomes-paul-george-scoring-28000th-point-76ers-star">George didn’t try to dress it up</a>. “It felt good,” the 76ers star <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47006435/76ers-paul-george-rusty-felt-good-return-court" rel="noopener">said</a>. “Rusty, for sure. You could see that. But being out there again, just hooping, competing, that part felt great.” His honesty set the tone. He admitted his conditioning is still coming. He admitted his legs weren’t fully under him yet. But he also stressed the biggest victory of the night: “Nothing hurt. That’s the most important thing.”</p><p>He explained that he wants to tighten his footwork, sharpen his reads, and push into contact without thinking about the past few weeks. It wasn’t a loud statement game for the 76ers. It was a reassuring one. And after the recent injury setback, that was enough.</p><h2>The 76ers sees a foundation forming</h2><p>Nick Nurse liked what he saw. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-nick-nurse-review-paul-george-clippers">He called George’s 76ers debut “a real step forward,”</a> noting how quickly the spacing changed with him on the floor. “He looked good,” Nurse said. “You could see him adjusting, but he played with confidence. He played with purpose.” Nurse highlighted George’s defensive rotations and the calm he brought late, even as the Clippers pushed back.</p><p>The 76ers matched that energy. They leaned on him in key moments, trusted his presence, and walked away believing this return is the start of something bigger.</p><p>And after his return from injury, this question hits hard: how fast can Paul George pull this 76ers team into the heart of the East?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

What 76ers’ Paul George said about finally making season debut after another injury problem

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-nick-nurse-review-paul-george-clippers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Paul George’s 2025-26 76ers debut gets honest Nick Nurse assessment');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/76ers-star-Paul-George-vs-Clippers.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Paul George’s 2025-26 76ers debut gets honest Nick Nurse assessment</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-17T21:56:37-08:00">November 17th, 9:56pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-17T21:56:37-08:00">November 17th, 9:56pm</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-tyrese-maxey-continues-grow-mvp-case-comeback-win-over-clippers">Philadelphia 76ers walked into the night hoping for clarity, and they got it</a> as <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-upgraded-injury-report-clippers-showdown">Paul George made his long-awaited 2025-26 debut against the Los Angeles Clippers</a>. The moment brought together the 76ers, Paul George, Nick Nurse, the Clippers, and the storyline every fan circled once the schedule dropped, that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-clippers/clippers-news-james-harden-welcomes-paul-george-scoring-28000th-point-76ers-star">classic 76ers-Clippers tension under bright lights</a>. George’s return wasn’t explosive. It wasn’t smooth. But it was real, and it mattered in a game the 76ers won 110-108.</p><p>Nick Nurse didn’t go over the top when asked for his thoughts. “Not bad,” he <a href="https://x.com/SixersAdam/status/1990613406328504566" rel="noopener">said</a>, keeping it direct. He highlighted George’s defensive rebounding, praising his seven boards and steady effort. Reported by PhillyVoice.com’s Adam Aaronson, the evaluation felt honest, the kind of assessment that lands heavier than hype. George finished with nine points on 2-of-9 shooting, adding three assists in 21 minutes. The rhythm wasn’t there. The instincts were. And sometimes that’s the point on Night 1 for the 76ers.</p><h2>A measured return, a meaningful win for the 76ers</h2><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-paul-george-first-bucket-year-16-debut-clippers">76ers didn’t need Paul George to carry them</a>. They needed him to move, defend, and feel the pace after months away. He did all three. The crowd noticed. Even in his quiet stretches, fans leaned forward when the ball found his hands, waiting for that signature snap on the jumper. It never fully arrived, but you could see the outline of the player the 76ers signed for these moments.</p><p>The Clippers led for most of the game, but the 76ers clawed back and sealed a hard-earned comeback win. The game turned into a test of composure, and the 76ers survived it with a mix of poise and urgency. For George, the night ends as a starting point, imperfect but promising.</p><p>Now comes the harder question, the one that lingers long after the final horn: how fast can Paul George climb from “not bad” to the All-Star force this 76ers team expects him to be?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2025-26 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
13.3	4.7	3.7	1.0	1.0

2025-26 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
13.3	4.7	3.7	1.0	1.0

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