Philadelphia 76ers are set to welcome back two key players in their lineup for Saturday's home game against the New York Knicks. Center Joel Embiid, who has been nursing a right ankle injury, is listed as probable, according to the team's latest injury report. Similarly, forward Paul George, dealing with left knee issues, is also considered probable.
In light of his recent string of appearances in 11 out of the Sixers' last 13 games, Embiid's health has been their most stable aspect since his meniscus tear over two years ago. The 7-footer put on a show recently when he recorded his first triple-double of the season and played a crucial part in their overtime win against the Houston Rockets.
Despite some soreness that prevented him from playing both legs of the team's recent back-to-back, George showed flashes of brilliance before being held back by foul trouble. The 10-year veteran has been quiet for much of the game but made up for it with strong defensive and scoring performances down the stretch.
With Embiid set to return, the Sixers are looking to extend their winning streak as they face off against the Knicks on Saturday afternoon.
In light of his recent string of appearances in 11 out of the Sixers' last 13 games, Embiid's health has been their most stable aspect since his meniscus tear over two years ago. The 7-footer put on a show recently when he recorded his first triple-double of the season and played a crucial part in their overtime win against the Houston Rockets.
Despite some soreness that prevented him from playing both legs of the team's recent back-to-back, George showed flashes of brilliance before being held back by foul trouble. The 10-year veteran has been quiet for much of the game but made up for it with strong defensive and scoring performances down the stretch.
With Embiid set to return, the Sixers are looking to extend their winning streak as they face off against the Knicks on Saturday afternoon.
Joel Embiid is back in action!!! 
it's been ages since he's played and I was worried we were gonna lose him for good 
but now that he's listed as probable, I'm hyped!!! 
and Paul George coming back too? 
this is like a dream come true! our 76ers are on fire 
and with Embiid and PG leading the charge, I know we're gonna crush it against those Knicks 
i mean, i know 11 out of 13 games is impressive, but it's still just that - 11 out of 13. we need to see some consistency here. and paul george? please, he's been playing with a bum knee for ages too... i'm not convinced he can keep up the pace. 
i'll believe it when i see it
. The Sixers are looking to keep their winning streak going, which would be amazing for fans who have been patiently waiting for them to get back on track 
have you seen the stats on george's defensive performance lately? 
he's been racking up 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks per game this season! 
also, with embiid back, their points per game average should go up significantly... 
might be interesting to see how they match up against the knicks on sat 
. With him and George back in the lineup, I think the Sixers stand a good chance of beating the Knicks. Bring on Saturday! 
. But if he's back to 100%, he's basically unstoppable on the court 
. If they can keep both of them going, I think the Sixers are gonna be tough to beat 
. Fingers crossed for a big win on Saturday!
. The Knicks are gonna be tough opponents tho, so this is gonna be a real test for Philly! 
especially after that meniscus tear over 2 years ago 
but when he gets going, watch out 
hope they can keep their winning streak alive 
He's a beast on the court, no doubt, but can't they develop some other players? It feels like George has been carrying that team for years too. And don't even get me started on the forum spam with sports teams and leagues 
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