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Can the Philadelphia 76ers Ever Contend Again with Aging, Injured Embiid, George on the Roster?
Injuries to stars Joel Embiid and Paul George limit their impact while Tyrese Maxey and rookies provide hope; the 76ers hold a 10-9 record entering a tough game stretch.
- The 76ers' short-term outlook is unsettled as Paul George and Joel Embiid likely won't play in at least one back-to-back on Friday, with the team sitting 10-9 entering a busy week.
- Paul George's ongoing recovery and large contract commitments leave Philadelphia financially and competitively constrained, as the 35-year-old forward recovers while tied to a four-year, $212 million deal.
- Embiid's limited mobility showed in games where he produced mostly stationary rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey missed two free throws despite an 88% career rate, costing the 76ers late in double overtime.
- Coach Nick Nurse manages constant lineup changes and has kept Philadelphia afloat in early playoff talk despite instability, though without Embiid, George and V.J. Edgecombe the 76ers trailed by as many as 46 points last week in a home loss to Orlando Magic.
- The younger core around Tyrese Maxey gives the Sixers a tangible development path as veterans miss time, with the trio of first-rounders providing fresh talent for a perennial contender.
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Can the Philadelphia 76ers ever contend again with aging, injured Embiid, George on the roster?
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The other two leaders of the Sixers paid tribute to their leader, who had 44 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists but was guilty of missing two decisive free throws that could have secured the victory for Philly, 4.6 seconds from the end of the first extension.
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