Paul George's Official Injury Status For 76ers-Raptors Game

Paul George has been ruled out for Friday's game.

Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) signs his jersey for fans after the Clippers defeated the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the Toronto Raptors in Canada.

For the game, they will remain without one of their best players, as Paul George has been ruled out.

George also missed the team's first game, so this will be his second straight out of action.

Via Austin Krell of On Pattison on Thursday: "Paul George is OUT for tomorrow’s road game vs the Toronto Raptors.

Joel Embiid is out as well, of course.

Caleb Martin is probable with a right calf contusion."

Paul George is OUT for tomorrow’s road game vs the Toronto Raptors.

Joel Embiid is out as well, of course.

Caleb Martin is probable with a right calf contusion.

— Austin Krell (@NBAKrell) October 24, 2024

George is coming off a season where he averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 74 games for the Los Angeles Clippers.

The former Fresno State star is expected to help the 76ers compete for a title.

back at it tonight.

🕢 7:00 PM
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🏀 @Raptors @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/CPgTLumSZa

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 25, 2024

After losing to the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 124-109, the 76ers are 0-1.

All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey led the team with 25 points.

Following the Raptors, the 76ers will play their next game on Sunday afternoon when they visit Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers.

2/82. @betway pic.twitter.com/I7KOKn2VnU

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 25, 2024

As for the Raptors, they lost their first game to the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 136-106.

Gradey Dick led the team with 16 points, two rebounds, one assist and two blocks.

Following their matchup with the 76ers, the Raptors will play their next game on Saturday evening when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.