The Philadelphia 76ers are set to close out a back-to-back set on Saturday, April 4.
Naturally, all eyes will be on the stars of the group, as the Sixers need every win down the stretch. With Tyrese Maxey healthy, you can typically count on him to play both games of a back-to-back set.
Paul George and Joel Embiid are usually different stories.
It’s been years since Embiid has completed a back-to-back. As for George, he hasn’t played in back-to-back games at all this year, which raises a big question heading into the Detroit Pistons matchup on Saturday.
What Is Paul George’s Mindset Before The Second Set?
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Following Friday’s Sixers win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, George addressed his chances of playing against the Pistons:
via Adam Aaronson, Philly Voice: “Paul George says he hopes to play on the second leg of the Sixersâ back-to-back after logging 38 minutes tonight. He has not played in both legs of any back-to-backs all year.”
The nine-time NBA All-Star told reporters that he 100% has intentions of playing, but his status will ultimately depend on how his body feels on Saturday morning. The Sixers will not have a shootaround session, which is standard for back-to-back sets.
“I think where we’re at, continue to chip away and, you know, again, just have some consistency. So absolutely, I want to play tomorrow,” George told reporters.
Paul George Is Back On Track
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George’s season with the Sixers has been shaky. That’s really been the story of his entire stint with the team so far.
An injury caused a late start to the season for George, who didn’t debut until November 17. While he started to find consistency with his health and availability throughout his first few months of the season, George was hit with a suspension in late January.
George finally returned from a 25-game absence on March 25. He has played in all five of the Sixers’ games since making his way back.
On Friday against Minnesota, George checked in for 38 minutes. He shot 6-15 from the field, scoring 23 points. He also accounted for six rebounds, six assists, four steals, and one block in the 115-103 victory.
The Sixers will host the Pistons for a 7 PM ET tip on Saturday. George’s status is unknown as of Saturday morning.
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