George, Embiid sit out; ramp-up process begins

After playing a season-high 37 minutes and scoring 29 points in Tuesday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Orlando Magic, as reported by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps.

This decision comes as no surprise, given that it’s the second night of a back-to-back, and George has been managing a knee injury throughout the season. The 76ers are taking a cautious approach to ensure George’s long-term health, especially with the ongoing knee issue.

Additionally, star center Joel Embiid has also been ruled out for the Orlando game. However, there is encouraging news on his recovery front.

Embiid has started his ramp-up process, meaning he’s gradually returning to the court and working toward a full recovery. According to Bontemps, this marks an important step in Embiid’s path to getting back into game action.