Philadelphia 76ers will face the Detroit Pistons in Friday's NBA Cup Group Play action without Paul George due to his lingering left knee injury. The setback was revealed after a dramatic Tuesday night win over the Boston Celtics, where George underwent rigorous strengthening exercises for his injured left quadricep.
In related news, the status of Joel Embiid remains uncertain, as the center is day-to-day following an early exit from Tuesday's game with right knee soreness. Although an MRI did not reveal any structural damage to his knees - a recurring issue for Embiid in recent years, the situation will be closely monitored by team officials.
As George continues on his road to recovery, he is set to undergo further evaluation later this week as part of the final stage of his return-to-play plan. With these setbacks looming over the 76ers, their chances of competing against top-tier teams such as the Pistons are diminished, a harsh reality they must now face head-on.
In related news, the status of Joel Embiid remains uncertain, as the center is day-to-day following an early exit from Tuesday's game with right knee soreness. Although an MRI did not reveal any structural damage to his knees - a recurring issue for Embiid in recent years, the situation will be closely monitored by team officials.
As George continues on his road to recovery, he is set to undergo further evaluation later this week as part of the final stage of his return-to-play plan. With these setbacks looming over the 76ers, their chances of competing against top-tier teams such as the Pistons are diminished, a harsh reality they must now face head-on.
. Paul George and Joel Embiid can't seem to stay healthy at the same time... I mean, I get it, injuries are part of the game, but it feels like they're taking two steps forward and one step back every few games 
. The 76ers were already looking strong this season, and now with these guys out, they gotta rely on other players to pick up the slack... it's gonna be tough to compete against those top-tier teams 
. I'm rooting for them, but it's hard not to feel bad when you know they've got a tough road ahead of 'em 
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it's like their knees are playing them against each other lol. i mean, i get it, injuries are part of the game, but it's not exactly ideal timing considering they're in a tough group play. gotta feel for the team, though - they've been doing so well and now these setbacks are gonna make things tougher. 
. I mean, it's not like they're gonna be able to take on the big boys without their stars 
. It's gonna be hard for them to compete against teams like the Pistons 
. Paul George's injury is no joke 
. This could be a major blow to their playoff hopes 
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. anyway, gotta feel bad for all the 76ers fans who were so hyped about this season 
gotta feel for the guy, been dealin with this stuff for years now... fingers crossed they figure out a way to keep him healthy so the 76ers can compete with those top-tier teams 
. i feel like they need to give it their all in these group play matches just to make a decent showing. still got faith in simi & company tho 
, maybe they can pull off some upsets 
They need George at full strength if they wanna compete against the Pistons. And Embiid's situation is a total wild card - one minute he's fine, next minute he's out with knee soreness... it's like they're playing a game of roulette! 
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. btw, has anyone tried the new philly cheesesteak joint downtown? heard it's fire 
But wait, no they can't... 
seriously though, their chances just took a huge hit and now we're left wondering if Joel Embiid is gonna pop up with another injury. Like, what's going on with that dude? 
The Pistons are gonna be tough to beat regardless, so this is definitely a tough road ahead for Philly