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Here is the full injury report for Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Boston Celtics on Friday to begin the NBA Cup.
Philadelphia has won its first four games in stark contrast to last season's 24-58 campaign - the team's worst season in nearly a decade. Of course, the Sixers were hammered by injuries in 2024-25, including long-term ailments for Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
Paul George (knee) will remain out when the Sixers host the Boston Celtics in their NBA Cup Group Play opener on Friday night, according to their initial injury report for the game unveiled on Thursday. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid is not listed on the injury report, indicating he is set to start for the fourth time in five chances:
From tip-off, the New Jersey native battled the Celtics in the front court, recording eight rebounds and a blocked shot. Moreover, Barlow would end the night with 13 points to his name, along with five assists, showing that he's able to do it on both ends of the court.
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A closely contested first quarter would be followed by each team having the upper hand in the following two, with Philly taking control of the second quarter, and the Celtics coming out with 35 in third quarter.
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