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Paul George Could Miss 76ers-Timberwolves Matchup

The Philadelphia 76ers might have to roll without Paul George against the Timberwolves.
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Feb 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) controls the ball against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Feb 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) controls the ball against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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For the first time in nearly a month, the Philadelphia 76ers rolled without the nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George against the Portland Trail Blazers. On Tuesday, the Sixers have a quick turnaround and will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road.

Leading up to the Monday matchup, the Sixers downgraded George to questionable as he started experiencing a groin-related setback once again. The veteran forward will head into Tuesday’s game with the same status as he’s been listed as questionable against the Wolves.

Since January, George has been dealing with a groin and pinkie injury.

The latter setback took George off the court for a five-game stretch heading in February. Although the Sixers remained cautious with his playing status since February 5, George continued to play with a splint.

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Mar 1, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) dribbles the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Throughout the 10-game stretch, George shot 36 percent from three and averaged 14 points per game. He also posted averages of four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Ahead of Monday’s matchup, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse revealed that George started experiencing issues with his groin injury during the first half of Saturday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Before Monday’s game, he wasn’t feeling much better.

"He had a little problem at halftime the other night with his groin, but he was able to continue, obviously. It hasn't gotten much better since, but we’ll see,” Nurse told reporters.

Against the Warriors, George contributed 17 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in the Sixers’ seven-point upset win. Without George on Monday against the Blazers, the Sixers came up short with a 17-point loss.

The Sixers and the Timberwolves are slated for an 8 PM ET tip on Tuesday.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s Philadelphia 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia Threads: @JGrassoMedia

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