Philadelphia 76ers to Face Boston Celtics Without Paul George's Services
The Philadelphia 76ers' injury woes continue as the team prepares to host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. The latest update from the Sixers' camp reveals that star forward Paul George will remain out due to his left knee, which underwent arthroscopic surgery following a third serious injury in approximately 10 months.
George, who is just 35 years old, has been plagued by knee issues since joining the team last season. Despite being a nine-time All-Star, he was limited to only 41 appearances, and now his absence will have him missing at least the first 11 games of his second campaign with Philadelphia.
Other injured players still recovering from their respective setbacks include Dominick Barlow, who suffered an elbow laceration that has caused him to miss nine full games. Barlow is scheduled to meet with his surgeon on Monday, while Johni Broome's ankle sprain prevented him from participating in the team's weekend back-to-back.
However, Joel Embiid, one of the most dominant players in the league, will not be listed on the injury report for this game. Jared McCain, who wore a thumb splint and knee brace to Saturday's NBA G League debut, is listed as available and ready to contribute to the team's efforts against the Celtics.
With Paul George out, the Sixers will need to rely on their depth and resilience to overcome the challenge posed by Boston. The game will be an important test of the 76ers' chemistry and ability to adapt without their star player.
The Philadelphia 76ers' injury woes continue as the team prepares to host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. The latest update from the Sixers' camp reveals that star forward Paul George will remain out due to his left knee, which underwent arthroscopic surgery following a third serious injury in approximately 10 months.
George, who is just 35 years old, has been plagued by knee issues since joining the team last season. Despite being a nine-time All-Star, he was limited to only 41 appearances, and now his absence will have him missing at least the first 11 games of his second campaign with Philadelphia.
Other injured players still recovering from their respective setbacks include Dominick Barlow, who suffered an elbow laceration that has caused him to miss nine full games. Barlow is scheduled to meet with his surgeon on Monday, while Johni Broome's ankle sprain prevented him from participating in the team's weekend back-to-back.
However, Joel Embiid, one of the most dominant players in the league, will not be listed on the injury report for this game. Jared McCain, who wore a thumb splint and knee brace to Saturday's NBA G League debut, is listed as available and ready to contribute to the team's efforts against the Celtics.
With Paul George out, the Sixers will need to rely on their depth and resilience to overcome the challenge posed by Boston. The game will be an important test of the 76ers' chemistry and ability to adapt without their star player.
, can't believe another top player going down 
. I mean, Paul George is a superstar, but come on, gotta think about the team's performance too 
. They'll need to step up their game without him 
️. I'm worried about Philly's chances now 
. Still, with guys like Jared McCain and Joel Embiid, they've got some decent depth to draw from 
. Just hope Dominick Barlow recovers soon 
, that's gonna be a big blow if he misses more games 
.
Big loss for the 76ers! They gotta find a way to step it up w/o PG 
he's only like 35 years old, can't believe his knee issues are still causing him so much trouble... i mean, joel embiid won't play though, which kinda sucks but at least jared mccain seems like a solid backup... 
fingers crossed they can pull off this game without paul george 
. Embiid's good news, though - he's one of the few guys on that team who can carry them right now 
. Still, I think Boston's gonna come out on top without any major issues... the Sixers just gotta dig deep and find their rhythm, you know? 
. I mean, Paul George is one of the best players in the league and it's crazy that he's dealing with knee issues again 
. The Sixers are already struggling with injuries and now they'll have to find a way to win without their star forward 
. But on the bright side, Jared McCain looks ready to contribute 
! I'm curious to see how Joel Embiid and the rest of the team will step up their game without George leading the charge 
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and I think Joel Embiid will really step up his game to fill in for George. But still, gotta feel a bit uneasy about this one 
so paul george is like a superstar or something but he can't even play for his team without breaking his knee 
i mean, who needs a three-time all-star when you've got jarred mccain available to save the day? 
and btw, 35 years old and already counting his knees as injuries 
. celtics look like a tough opponent, but this is a chance for philly to prove themselves against the best 
gotta keep an eye on Barlow's progress too, fingers crossed he recovers quickly
. Paul George can't catch a break, and neither can the 76ers. They need him to make a push for the playoffs, but now they're stuck playing without him. That being said, I guess this is an opportunity for some of their lesser-known players to step up and show what they've got 
they've been working hard on their depth & chemistry, so let's see how that pays off against the Celtics. plus, Jared McCain's getting his chance to contribute – yay for him 
, and I'm sure he'll make the most of it! 
anyway, the 76ers got some other solid players like mccain and broome who can step up and fill in the gaps. embiid being available is a big plus though, he's always the one they can count on 
i remember back in my day we didn't have all these injuries and surgeries like this... maybe it's just the game itself or the way they train nowadays but whatever it is, it's a bummer for the sixers