The Philadelphia 76ers can’t appear to catch a break.
Although they noticed the return of Paul George on Monday evening, the workforce nonetheless fell 118-116 to the Phoenix Suns.
Following the sport, George took duty for the workforce’s defeat.
In accordance with Keith Pompey, through Legion Hoops, George merely mentioned, “I was bad.”
Paul George on his 76ers debut:
“It was bad.”
(through @PompeyOnSixers) pic.twitter.com/bvw0Zg4dTc
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 5, 2024
It was clear that George was nonetheless shaking off the rust after weeks on the sidelines due to an damage.
He scored 15 factors, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, taking pictures simply 4-of-14 from the ground, or 28.6%.
Issues had been even worse from past the arc and George had a three-point proportion of solely 14.3%.
George’s shortcomings are much more painful as a result of the workforce misplaced by solely two factors.
If he had performed higher, Philadelphia might have walked away with a victory.
The 76ers at the moment are simply 1-5 and nonetheless with out Joel Embiid.
There are lots of worries about their path forward however there are some silver linings to look to.
Embiid is getting more healthy and George is now again within the rotation.
Meaning issues might get higher within the weeks forward, regardless that they give the impression of being moderately bleak proper now.
The 76ers will subsequent play the Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers as they wrap up their three-game street journey.
Maybe George’s troubles will disappear within the days forward and extra time practising and enjoying along with his workforce will assist him discover his rhythm.
George averaged 22.6 factors, 5.2 rebounds, and three.5 assists final season so Monday evening’s recreation was an outlier and never the norm for him.
Followers hope he appears to be like way more like his common self very quickly.
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