Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George will be sidelined for two games due to a bone bruise on his left knee, the team announced on Thursday. The injury occurred during Wednesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, where George hyperextended his knee, the same knee that he had injured during the preseason.
The 76ers confirmed that there is no structural damage to George's knee, providing some relief to the team and fans. This setback comes as the All-Star trio of George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey had just started a game together for the first time this season.
As a result of the injury, George will miss the upcoming home games against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, his former team. The 34-year-old, nine-time All-Star will undergo further evaluation on Monday to assess his recovery progress.
Philadelphia's recent defeat against the Grizzlies extended their losing streak, dropping their record to 2-12, the worst in the NBA as of Thursday. George, who signed a lucrative four-year, $212 million contract with the 76ers after playing five seasons with the Clippers, has been averaging 14.9 points per game in the eight games he has played this season.
Embiid, another key player for the Sixers, has been dealing with various injuries, load management rest, and a suspension, while Maxey has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Despite being considered a strong contender in the Eastern Conference, the team has struggled to secure victories since their overtime win against the Charlotte Hornets on November 10.
With George's absence, the 76ers will need to rely on their remaining roster to step up and fill the void left by the talented forward. Fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on George's recovery and hoping for a swift return to the court for one of the team's star players.
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