Overview
- Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points to lead a fourth-quarter comeback, with Quentin Grimes adding 19 and Andre Drummond posting 14 points and 18 rebounds.
- In his first game since March 4, George played 21 minutes and finished with 9 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks on 2-for-9 shooting.
- George hit a catch-and-shoot three on the opening possession and then sat most of the fourth quarter due to a preset minutes restriction.
- After July left knee surgery, George said he felt "rusty" but good and noted he was cleared after testing showed his left quad matched his right.
- Joel Embiid missed another game for right knee management, with coach Nick Nurse expressing optimism about a return as Philadelphia navigates heavy guard workloads.