The Philadelphia 76ers have shown special grit to survive the Round 1 series against the Boston Celtics, but Paul George and Jayson Tatum have received concerning updates. The 76ers trailed the matchup, 1-3, when Joel Embiid rejoined the squad after his appendicitis injury that kept him sidelined for almost 20 days. As the series heads into a winner-takes-all Game 7, some concerning updates are bound to impact fans’ expectations.
Even though the 2022-23 NBA MVP shared several health issues after his surgery, as his recovery was fast-tracked to feature in Round 1 of the playoffs, he looked comfortable in Games 5 and 6. However, the latest injury report has cast a shadow over the 76ers’ chances of moving to Round 2.
Paul George and Jayson Tatum uncertain to play Game 7
In the NBA’s latest IR, Joel Embiid has been labeled as ‘Probable,’ along with Paul George. While Embiid nurses post-Appendectomy surgery recovery, George is mentioned to be ill. On the other hand, Jayson Tatum has also received a damning update that is sure to worry Celtics fans before a crucial Game 7.
JT is labeled ‘Questionable’ to play in the next game due to left knee stiffness. A user shared the update on X:
George was clinical in the last game, scoring 23 points from 8-17 shooting from the field. Given the gravity of the situation and the value of Game 7, players might keep aside minor discomfort and suit up to get their teams over the last hurdle.
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