Oct. 15 (UPI) — Philadelphia 76ers ahead Paul George suffered a hyperextended left knee throughout a preseason victory in opposition to the Atlanta Hawks, the group introduced.
George,2 was injured whereas enjoying protection about 4 minutes into the second quarter of Monday’s 104-89 victory in Atlanta. He left the sport and did not return.
The nine-time All-Star and six-time All-NBA, who signed a $212 million pact with the 76ers in free company, totaled eight factors, two rebounds, an help and a steal in 12:26 of motion.
George guarded Hawks ahead Jalen Johnson throughout the sequence which led to his harm. The 76ers star moved to his left as Johnson dribbled into the paint.
He managed to push the ball away from Johnson, however took an ungainly step again together with his left leg within the course of. His left knee bent awkwardly throughout the recreation. He then walked slowly towards the 76ers bench.
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Journalists noticed the NBA veteran sporting a sleeve on his left leg in his locker room. George, who was in a position to stroll, acquired therapy on his knee Monday night and shall be additional evaluated this week.
“You, clearly, I by no means need something “It occurs to anybody, however actually, I simply attempt to work him into issues and he desires to work into issues too,” 76ers coach Nick Nurse advised reporters.
“In order that doesn’t give him an opportunity to try this, and I hope all the pieces works out so he’s again with us instantly.”
George scored a game-high 23 factors and had six rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes in his 76ers debut, a 121-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday in Des Moines, Iowa.
He didn’t play of their second preseason recreation, a 139-89 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday in Boston.
The 76ers will host the Brooklyn Nets of their fourth preseason recreation at 7 p.m. EDT on Wednesday in Philadelphia. They may subsequent face the Orlando Magic of their preseason finale on Friday in Orlando, Florida.
The 76ers will open the common season in opposition to the Milwaukee Bucks on October 23 in Philadelphia.
