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Paul George Leaves 76ers-Hawks Preseason Game With Injury

Paul George left with an injury against the Hawks.

Justin Grasso

Oct 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Oct 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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As the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night for a preseason battle, the Sixers saw their star forward, Paul George, go down with a lower-body injury.

After George left the game in the second quarter, he did not return for the rest of the matchup.

Midway through the fourth quarter, the Sixers confirmed the All-Star was dealing with a setback.

According to The Inquirer’s Gina Mizell, George is dealing with a left knee hyperextension. The severity of the injury is currently unknown.

Monday’s game marked George’s second preseason outing with the team. Last week, George made his debut with the Sixers in Iowa for the team’s preseason battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Checking in for three quarters of action, George went 8-15 from the field to score 23 points. His 26-minute shift was a promising look for the 76ers, who invested big in the former LA Clippers All-Star this past offseason.

On Saturday, the Sixers returned to the court for the second leg of a back-to-back set. Like most of the team’s veterans, George got the night off to rest up. He returned to the court on Monday in Atlanta.

George left the court after appearing in 12 minutes. He shot 3-5 from the field, knocking down his lone three-point attempt. He finished his night with eight points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

The Sixers are set to return to the court on Wednesday night to face the Brooklyn Nets. George’s playing status for the matchup is currently unclear.

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Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA

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