We're getting dangerously close to seeing the Sixers needing to pull the plug, forcing Daryl Morey to retool during the summer.

Nick Nurse says that while Paul George and Joel Embiid remain out today against the Boston Celtics, the hope is that both will be back by the end of this week after going through an

Without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey available, the Sixers were paced by 30 points apiece from Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes. George made one of his seven shots on the night.

George's numbers have been down across the board after a terrific final season with the Los Angeles Clippers. He shot 47.1% from the floor in 2023-24 and is down to 42.6% with the

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey ended up getting ruled out, leaving Paul George as the sole star in the lineup to lead the charge. George is going through a bit of an adjustment period after injuring his finger against the Chicago Bulls last month.