76ers' Paul George Trying to Play Through Illness in Game 7 vs. Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers are facing the Boston Celtics in a Game 7 of the NBA playoffs, with both teams missing key players due to injury and illness. Joel Embiid has returned from an appendectomy, but Paul George is dealing with an illness and did not participate in shootaround. Despite Boston playing without All-Star Jayson Tatum due to knee stiffness, the 76ers still face a tough challenge advancing.
- ▪Jayson Tatum is ruled out for the Celtics due to left knee stiffness.
- ▪Paul George is listed as probable for the 76ers despite being ill and skipping shootaround.
- ▪Joel Embiid returned from an appendectomy and is playing in the Game 7 matchup.
- ▪The Celtics were the second seed in the Eastern Conference before Tatum's return from a torn Achilles.
- ▪The 76ers have lost to the Celtics in the playoffs three times during Embiid's career.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Boston Celtics ruled out All-Star forward Jayson Tatum for their Game 7 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA playoffs on Saturday night. Tatum's official designation is left knee stiffness. Fans might have thought the 76ers had an edge to complete a 3-1 comeback, but Philadelphia won't be at full strength, either. They just got All-Star center Joel Embiid back from his appendectomy, and now they have to worry about All-Star forward Paul George. "He woke up this morning not feeling well," 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said of George in his pregame press conference.
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