Nov 20, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Philadelphia forward Paul George hyperextended his left knee in the third quarter on Wednesday and missed the remainder of the 76ers’ 117-111 road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
A similar injury to the same joint led to George sitting out the 76ers’ opening six games this season.
Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse was optimistic the latest injury wasn’t serious.
“I think they said it was similar to last time, which was a bone bruise, I think,” Nurse said. “He was actually fairly close to coming back in the game, but then it kind of stiffened up as he got out a little bit more, so I decided not to, and now we got to take a look at it, make sure.”
George, 34, appeared to suffer a left leg injury with 11:21 left in the third period after grabbing a rebound under the Grizzlies’ basket, possibly rolling his left ankle. He finished the night with two points and four rebounds in 17 minutes.
Sixers stars George, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid were playing together for the first time this season.
Philadelphia lost for the 10th time in its past 11 games, including the past five in a row to leave the team at 2-12 this season.
The 76ers signed George, a nine-time All-Star, as a free agent in July. He has played eight games (all starts) and is averaging 14.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.3 steals in 28.9 minutes.
–Field Level Media
