Overview
- George said the pairing needs more shared minutes to refine spacing, timing, and efficiency, stressing that chemistry comes from floor time.
- In Sunday’s 112-108 loss to the Lakers, Embiid shot 4-for-21 (0-for-6 from three) for 16 points while George went 3-for-8 for 12, and through two games together they have shot 28.5% and 36%, respectively.
- Both stars have missed 14 games due to knee injury management, with George also sitting one game for an ankle sprain, which has kept their on-court sample extremely small.
- During this week’s break, they practiced on optional days to rebuild rhythm, with George noting consecutive gym sessions and coach Nick Nurse citing two good practice days.
- They are expected to play a third game together Friday at home against the Pacers, with Philadelphia at 13-10 and Indiana entering on a two-game win streak.