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Sixers List Joel Embiid, Paul George as Questionable for Lakers, With Oubre and Watford Out

The statuses signal continued load management following Embiid’s return from a nine-game absence.

Overview

  • Philadelphia’s initial report for Sunday lists Embiid and George as questionable with left knee injury recovery.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain) are ruled out for the matchup in Philadelphia.
  • Embiid played 25 minutes Thursday after a nine-game layoff and rested Friday on the second night of a back-to-back.
  • Paul George logged a season-high 30 minutes against Milwaukee as the team staggers its stars’ availability.
  • The Lakers list LeBron James as questionable with right sciatica and left foot arthritis, and local reporting indicates Luka Dončić is expected to return.