76ers Paul George Exit Grizzlies Game After Suffering Left Knee Hyperextension By Curious about star and his recent ? Fans are anxious for updates as the All-Star’s absence creates challenges for a struggling Sixers team. As a key piece of Philadelphia’s “Big Three,” his health and recovery are critical to their season’s success. So, what happened to him? Here’s what we know about Paul George’s left knee injury, recovery timeline, and what it means for the struggling 76ers.
What happened to Paul George? Paul George suffered a left knee hyperextension during the third quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 20. The injury as George was reaching for a rebound, and he left the game after struggling to move on offense. This is the same knee he injured in the preseason, which had already delayed his season debut by six games.
The injury is another setback for the 76ers, who have been plagued by injuries to their “Big Three” of George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. George managed just two points on 1-of-6 shooting before his exit, and the Sixers went on to lose the game, dropping to a league-worst 2-12 record. When will Paul George return to play for NBA? The timeline for Paul George’s return is currently uncertain.
The 76ers have yet to release detailed information about the severity of the hyperextension or a projected recovery timeline. In October, a similar injury kept Paul George out for several weeks, so a simil.