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76ers sitting Joel Embiid, Paul George for ‘injury management’ vs. 1st-place Cavs

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Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid reacts during an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Philadelphia 76ers are following through on their plan.

Joel Embiid and Paul George are both listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to “left knee injury management.”

Their status confirms a plan by president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, who said in the offseason that “Paul and Joel probably not play many back to backs, if any.” George and Embiid both played in Tuesday’s loss to the New York Knicks.

The 76ers will also be without All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, who’s sidelined for multiple weeks with a hamstring injury.

This story will be updated.

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