Overview
- George played his first game since March 4 in a 110-108 win over the Clippers, logging 21 minutes with nine points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks on 2-for-9 shooting.
- He returned from offseason arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and said he felt good but rusty after five-minute stints to start each quarter.
- Philadelphia listed George out for Wednesday’s game against Toronto for left knee injury recovery, and Joel Embiid is doubtful with right knee injury management as he remains day-to-day.
- Nick Nurse kept George on a strict cap, including the final 8:52 on the bench, with any future increase contingent on how his body responds and guidance from the medical staff.
- With Embiid out and other injuries to Kelly Oubre Jr. and Adem Bona, Tyrese Maxey led with 39 points as VJ Edgecombe and Andre Drummond carried heavy minutes and key late-game contributions.