Overview
- George posted a season-best 35 points on 7-of-10 three-point shooting in a 120-117 loss at Atlanta and told reporters he never saw himself as “washed.”
- He said he feels healthier after an offseason arthroscopic knee procedure and a 12-game absence to open the season, noting he is not yet at 100 percent.
- Joel Embiid reported less knee pain after playing Friday and Sunday, finishing with 22 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks against the Hawks.
- Tyrese Maxey missed a second straight game due to illness, with Nick Nurse expressing concern but indicating hope that Maxey could return for Friday’s game in New York.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. completed his first individualized on-court workout since a left knee ligament sprain but has not been cleared for practice, and Nurse said there was nothing new on his timeline.