The media wants to talk about his comments with the addition by subtraction. PAUL GEORGE: I didn’t take his comments as a diss. I didn’t take it as salty or negative. It’s the honest truth. Me being gone gives him opportunities. He’s balling his ass off. He looks great. He’s super efficient. They need him to do what he’s doing right now or they don’t have a chance (…) For Norm, he was fourth option and now he’s second option. It’s just a product of someone staying ready, working on his game, and then when that opportunity presents himself he was ready.
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What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Jalen Suggs has the Jared McCain assignment. Franz Wagner on Paul George. Goga Bitadze on Joel Embiid.
George finds Embiid on the first possession, and Embiid draws a foul on Bitadze. – 7:12 PM
Jalen Suggs has the Jared McCain assignment. Franz Wagner on Paul George. Goga Bitadze on Joel Embiid.
George finds Embiid on the first possession, and Embiid draws a foul on Bitadze. – 7:12 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
First ones in the gym: Bones Hyland, Norman Powell, James Harden
Tonight game is going to look brazy on television pic.x.com/q5JGSqM3hA – 11:37 AM
First ones in the gym: Bones Hyland, Norman Powell, James Harden
Tonight game is going to look brazy on television pic.x.com/q5JGSqM3hA – 11:37 AM
Jason Beede @therealBeede
#Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (left foot plantar fasciitis) is OUT for Friday’s NBA Cup contest vs. the 76ers, who are expected to have Joel Embiid and Paul George. Carter will miss his 7th consecutive contest. pic.x.com/rKHkpozodG – 4:35 PM
#Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (left foot plantar fasciitis) is OUT for Friday’s NBA Cup contest vs. the 76ers, who are expected to have Joel Embiid and Paul George. Carter will miss his 7th consecutive contest. pic.x.com/rKHkpozodG – 4:35 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
8 of the Sixers’ first 11 shots have been from 3-point range, as they try to overcome the loss of Embiid, Maxey and Paul George by spamming 3s.
Working so far, as the Sixers hold an 11-10 lead against the 12-0 Cavs with 6:54 left in the first, but lots of time left. – 7:49 PM
8 of the Sixers’ first 11 shots have been from 3-point range, as they try to overcome the loss of Embiid, Maxey and Paul George by spamming 3s.
Working so far, as the Sixers hold an 11-10 lead against the 12-0 Cavs with 6:54 left in the first, but lots of time left. – 7:49 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Nick Nurse: Joel Embiid and Paul George both “responded well” after last night’s game. They’ll play Friday night in Orlando.
George’s minutes restriction is over. – 5:52 PM
Nick Nurse: Joel Embiid and Paul George both “responded well” after last night’s game. They’ll play Friday night in Orlando.
George’s minutes restriction is over. – 5:52 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid and Paul George both “responded well” this morning, both will play on Friday @ Orlando, and George’s minutes restrictions are over. – 5:51 PM
Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid and Paul George both “responded well” this morning, both will play on Friday @ Orlando, and George’s minutes restrictions are over. – 5:51 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Andre Drummond is out for the Philadelphia 76ers tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an illness
That means no Drummond, no Joel Embiid and no Paul George for Philly. Yabusele likely starts at center. Rookie Adem Bona looks to be in line for some minutes – 5:47 PM
Andre Drummond is out for the Philadelphia 76ers tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an illness
That means no Drummond, no Joel Embiid and no Paul George for Philly. Yabusele likely starts at center. Rookie Adem Bona looks to be in line for some minutes – 5:47 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
PMers: Joel Embiid was rusty in his season debut Tuesday. But he has to work through it while he, Paul George & Tyrese Maxey find their chemistry together before the playoffs. Of course, Embiid has to also be healthy for the playoffs. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/4eqmxiF – 5:00 PM
PMers: Joel Embiid was rusty in his season debut Tuesday. But he has to work through it while he, Paul George & Tyrese Maxey find their chemistry together before the playoffs. Of course, Embiid has to also be healthy for the playoffs. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/4eqmxiF – 5:00 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Paul George isn’t worried about the Sixers’ slow start 😬
(via @PodcastPShow) pic.x.com/cD8m77gKEi – 4:31 PM
Paul George isn’t worried about the Sixers’ slow start 😬
(via @PodcastPShow) pic.x.com/cD8m77gKEi – 4:31 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
The NBA’s salary cap for the 2024-25 season:
$140,588,000
Combined salaries of the three Sixers players who have been ruled out for tonight’s game (Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey):
$135,768,738 – 4:15 PM
The NBA’s salary cap for the 2024-25 season:
$140,588,000
Combined salaries of the three Sixers players who have been ruled out for tonight’s game (Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey):
$135,768,738 – 4:15 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I think the league should run another investigation.” 😳
@ShamsCharania and @KendrickPerkins on Joel Embiid and Paul George both being out against the Cavs. pic.x.com/ZngLdc872u – 3:45 PM
“I think the league should run another investigation.” 😳
@ShamsCharania and @KendrickPerkins on Joel Embiid and Paul George both being out against the Cavs. pic.x.com/ZngLdc872u – 3:45 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
76ers’ Joel Embiid and Paul George are out against the Cavaliers tonight in second game of a back-to-back. Left knee injury management for both. pic.x.com/Q9GQvjipa3 – 1:03 PM
76ers’ Joel Embiid and Paul George are out against the Cavaliers tonight in second game of a back-to-back. Left knee injury management for both. pic.x.com/Q9GQvjipa3 – 1:03 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Joel Embiid was rusty in his season debut Tuesday for the 76ers. But he has to work through it while he, Paul George & Tyrese Maxey find their chemistry together before the playoffs. Of course, Embiid has to be healthy for the playoffs. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/4eqmxiF – 12:00 PM
Joel Embiid was rusty in his season debut Tuesday for the 76ers. But he has to work through it while he, Paul George & Tyrese Maxey find their chemistry together before the playoffs. Of course, Embiid has to be healthy for the playoffs. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/4eqmxiF – 12:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Highest TS% by a player with 20+ PPG this season:
70.9 — Domantas Sabonis
68.3 — Norman Powell
67.8 — Nikola Vucevic
67.0 — Kevin Durant pic.x.com/RMLcgU2Lf3 – 11:09 AM
Highest TS% by a player with 20+ PPG this season:
70.9 — Domantas Sabonis
68.3 — Norman Powell
67.8 — Nikola Vucevic
67.0 — Kevin Durant pic.x.com/RMLcgU2Lf3 – 11:09 AM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
New: Joel Embiid spoke to the media after the game and did a whole lot of classic Joel Embiid stuff.
On being “rusty,” sharing the floor with Paul George for the first time, why he says he’s not concerned about the Sixers long-term and more:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 9:36 AM
New: Joel Embiid spoke to the media after the game and did a whole lot of classic Joel Embiid stuff.
On being “rusty,” sharing the floor with Paul George for the first time, why he says he’s not concerned about the Sixers long-term and more:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 9:36 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Joel Embiid made his season debut Tuesday for the 76ers, and the rust showed. But he and they have to work through it to have any chance for their vast offensive potential, with Paul George & Tyrese Maxey, to click in before the playoffs. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/4eqmxiF – 9:00 AM
Joel Embiid made his season debut Tuesday for the 76ers, and the rust showed. But he and they have to work through it to have any chance for their vast offensive potential, with Paul George & Tyrese Maxey, to click in before the playoffs. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/4eqmxiF – 9:00 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Joel Embiid said he wants to play Wednesday against the undefeated Cavaliers, in the second game of a back-to-back. He and Paul George will first be evaluated by the team’s medical staff Wednesday morning.
“It’s not my decision,” Embiid said. “If I can, I’ll be out there.” – 11:16 PM
Joel Embiid said he wants to play Wednesday against the undefeated Cavaliers, in the second game of a back-to-back. He and Paul George will first be evaluated by the team’s medical staff Wednesday morning.
“It’s not my decision,” Embiid said. “If I can, I’ll be out there.” – 11:16 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Everything I saw during Sixers-Knicks, including extensive thoughts on how Joel Embiid looked, Paul George’s best game as a Sixer by far, Jared McCain’s continued emergence and — perhaps most importantly — the Sixers’ inability to avoid offensive lulls:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-knic… – 10:03 PM
Everything I saw during Sixers-Knicks, including extensive thoughts on how Joel Embiid looked, Paul George’s best game as a Sixer by far, Jared McCain’s continued emergence and — perhaps most importantly — the Sixers’ inability to avoid offensive lulls:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-knic… – 10:03 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Paul George and Jared McCain: awesome
Everybody else on the Sixers: not awesome
The Sixers are 2-8. Story coming in a moment. pic.x.com/spjF2UXYbs – 10:02 PM
Paul George and Jared McCain: awesome
Everybody else on the Sixers: not awesome
The Sixers are 2-8. Story coming in a moment. pic.x.com/spjF2UXYbs – 10:02 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
1st half is in the books with Knicks hanging on to a 54-50 lead.
Paul George is up to 17 points on 6-9 shooting. Embiid has 8, all from the line, and 4 assists, and McCain has added 7 off the bench.
Teams are shooting a combined 27% from 3. – 8:36 PM
1st half is in the books with Knicks hanging on to a 54-50 lead.
Paul George is up to 17 points on 6-9 shooting. Embiid has 8, all from the line, and 4 assists, and McCain has added 7 off the bench.
Teams are shooting a combined 27% from 3. – 8:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Karl-Anthony Towns and Paul George being a part of the New York | Philadelphia rivalry brings me back to one of my rare TV stories @TheAthletic
a story idea I got because of fake outrage over an IG comment PG left on KAT’s page 🤣
nytimes.com/athletic/29496… – 8:04 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns and Paul George being a part of the New York | Philadelphia rivalry brings me back to one of my rare TV stories @TheAthletic
a story idea I got because of fake outrage over an IG comment PG left on KAT’s page 🤣
nytimes.com/athletic/29496… – 8:04 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
A late surge after Embiid checked back in, with Embiid acting as the setup man, has the Sixers back to within 2 at 27-25 at the end of 1. Embiid had 3 assists in the quarter.
Towns has 10 to lead the Knicks. Paul George with 11 for the Sixers. – 8:02 PM
A late surge after Embiid checked back in, with Embiid acting as the setup man, has the Sixers back to within 2 at 27-25 at the end of 1. Embiid had 3 assists in the quarter.
Towns has 10 to lead the Knicks. Paul George with 11 for the Sixers. – 8:02 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Paul George is DIALED IN 🔥
He has 11 of the Sixers’ 15 points 😳 pic.x.com/02uFVUUabJ – 7:57 PM
Paul George is DIALED IN 🔥
He has 11 of the Sixers’ 15 points 😳 pic.x.com/02uFVUUabJ – 7:57 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Paul George is having one of, it not the, best stretches of play we’ve seen from him during his brief Sixers career. Off-ball cuts, 3s off screens, creating advantages off the bounce and playing solid D.
George has 11 of the Sixers first 15 points, with Knicks up 22-15 early. – 7:54 PM
Paul George is having one of, it not the, best stretches of play we’ve seen from him during his brief Sixers career. Off-ball cuts, 3s off screens, creating advantages off the bounce and playing solid D.
George has 11 of the Sixers first 15 points, with Knicks up 22-15 early. – 7:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George is having a great first quarter on both ends of the floor – 7:53 PM
Paul George is having a great first quarter on both ends of the floor – 7:53 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
First play of the Joel Embiid / Paul George era: Embiid finds PG on a cut for the first bucket of the night. – 7:38 PM
First play of the Joel Embiid / Paul George era: Embiid finds PG on a cut for the first bucket of the night. – 7:38 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
One Sixers possession, one Joel Embiid assist to Paul George. We are off and running. – 7:37 PM
One Sixers possession, one Joel Embiid assist to Paul George. We are off and running. – 7:37 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, Caleb Martin and Joel Embiid will start tonight for the Sixers. – 7:02 PM
Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, Caleb Martin and Joel Embiid will start tonight for the Sixers. – 7:02 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Paul George is “not quite out of the woods” with his minutes restriction. Nurse said the team will continue to be mindful with his minutes. – 5:50 PM
Paul George is “not quite out of the woods” with his minutes restriction. Nurse said the team will continue to be mindful with his minutes. – 5:50 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid has a minutes restriction tonight, Nick Nurse says. Likely around 25-30 minutes, could go a few minutes in either direction depending on circumstances. Will likely play in shorter stints.
Paul George is “not quite out of the woods” with his limitations, Nurse adds. – 5:49 PM
Joel Embiid has a minutes restriction tonight, Nick Nurse says. Likely around 25-30 minutes, could go a few minutes in either direction depending on circumstances. Will likely play in shorter stints.
Paul George is “not quite out of the woods” with his limitations, Nurse adds. – 5:49 PM
More on this storyline
Noah Levick: Andre Drummond (illness) is not at Sixers shootaround, remains questionable vs. Magic. Joel Embiid and Paul George both there, are set to play their second game together tonight. -via Twitter @NoahLevick / November 15, 2024
Thanks to Donovan Mitchell pouring in 13 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers became the sixth team in NBA history to win at least 13 consecutive games to begin a season by claiming a 114-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, who were without All-Stars Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid. “We’re just sticking together,” said Darius Garland, who led Cleveland with 25 points. “Just taking it game by game. We know we’ve got a target on our back, so we’ve got to come in with that aggressiveness and that confidence that we’re going to win every game, and that’s what we’ve been doing. Even though like I said, long nights, not a lot of sleep, but we’ve got to stay together and just continue just to be great. That’s what we’re trying to do.” -via ESPN / November 14, 2024
Tim Bontemps: Nick Nurse said both Paul George and Joel Embiid both responded well from last night and will play Friday in Orlando. George is off any minute restriction moving forward, and Embiid is still ramping up from that standpoint. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / November 13, 2024
Law Murray: Norman Powell (post cold tub) discussed his mental preparation and maintenance after Saturday night’s game vs Raptors. Admitted what Tyronn Lue mentioned and what we all expected, that Powell was fatigued after Friday night at Sacramento. But Powell came through all the same. pic.x.com/c65k8UT2GT -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / November 10, 2024
Prior to Saturday night, Powell was averaging 25.7 points a game while connecting on 51.6 per cent of his field goal attempts and 48.4 per cent from three on 8.6 attempts per game, making him one of the most prolific and efficient shooters in the sport, a nice combination. “I mean, everything that we’ve done for the last 10 years with AJ Diggs, my trainer, has been preparing me for this moment,” Powell said to me. “You know, every summer going into the season, it was all about preparing to be a starter. You don’t always get that opportunity, and whatever role you got you just want to win, at the end of the day. -via SportsNet / November 10, 2024
“But always had it in the back of my mind that I can be this. When I was in Toronto, that I could be Kyle (Lowry) or DeMar (DeRozan); when I was in Portland I could be CJ McCollum or be Dame (Lillard), when I was here, I could be Kawhi, PG (George) or James. “I always had that in my mind every single summer, that’s what I was fighting and clawing for, but now it’s here, and I’m just trusting the work… We’ve talked about it, we’ve drilled it, so now it’s just letting it unfold.” -via SportsNet / November 10, 2024