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The Sixers had several pieces of significant injury news Sunday. The first worth noting is that Paul George’s return appears imminent. George, who’s yet to play this season for the 7-5 Sixers, was listed as questionable for the team’s Monday night matchup vs. the Clippers.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have to roll without Joel Embiid for the third game in a row on Friday night, when they face the Pistons.
The 76ers’ have defied the odds with an impressive start to the season, but inside the team’s practice facility on Sunday, there was a sense of concern regarding Kelly Oubre Jr. The small forward’s long-term availability remains uncertain after the team said he injured the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee Friday in a loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Jared McCain played 20 minutes on Thursday night – all in the first half – scoring 10 points in his NBA G League debut.
Isaiah Stewart didn’t hold back after the Pistons’ win over the 76ers, saying Philly “laid down” once Detroit ramped up the pressure.
PHILADELPHIA -- Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has done a lot for the Philadelphia 76ers in his first 11 games in the league. The No. 3 overall pick is averaging 15.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists while shooting 36.2% from deep and 40.9% from the floor.
The Detroit Pistons provided a new update on the availability of their superstar point guard prior to their NBA Cup bout against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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