Paul George made a successful return to the court with the Philadelphia 76ers, helping secure a win against the Los Angeles Clippers. After undergoing knee surgery in July, George scored nine points and
grabbed seven rebounds in a 110-108 victory over his former team. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 39 points, while Quentin Grimes and Andre Drummond contributed significantly.
George played in all four quarters but was limited to five-minute intervals, missing the final eight minutes as the 76ers overcame a 13-point deficit. "It felt great," George expressed about playing again after an eight-month hiatus. Despite feeling rusty, he was pleased to be back on the court.
The game marked George's first appearance since March 4, following his move from the Indiana Pacers. In his debut season with Philadelphia, he averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. Reflecting on his performance, George said, "It felt great to make the first shot. "
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Joel Embiid missed his third consecutive game due to knee soreness, marking his eighth absence in the current season. Coach Nick Nurse remains hopeful about Embiid's return as they prepare to face the Toronto Raptors next. "[He's] just not quite pain-free," Nurse commented on Embiid's condition.
James Harden returned to Philadelphia for a milestone game against his former team. He became the NBA’s 11th player to reach 28,000 career points with a layup in the first quarter. Harden ended with 28 points despite shooting struggles from both field goals and three-point range.
Harden also contributed six rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and four turnovers during his 37 minutes on the court. He missed two crucial three-point attempts late in the game that allowed Philadelphia to clinch victory. "I thought I got fouled," Harden remarked about one of those attempts.
Philadelphia's triumph was significant despite missing key players like Embiid. The team's resilience was evident as they managed to pull off a win against strong opposition. With upcoming games on their schedule, maintaining this momentum will be crucial for their success this season.
