76ers' Paul George Trying to Play Through Illness in Game 7 vs. Celtics
Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics will play a deciding Game 7 in their NBA playoff series. The Celtics will be without their star player Jayson Tatum due to knee stiffness, while the 76ers face uncertainty as Paul George is sick but expected to play, and Joel Embiid recently returned from surgery.Key Facts
- The Celtics ruled out Jayson Tatum for Game 7 with left knee stiffness.
- The 76ers have just gotten Joel Embiid back after he had an appendectomy.
- Paul George of the 76ers woke up feeling ill but is listed as probable to play.
- George missed 25 games earlier this season due to a suspension for violating the league’s Anti-Drug Program.
- George’s defense has made a big difference against Celtics players, especially Jaylen Brown.
- The Celtics were the second seed in the Eastern Conference before Tatum’s injury.
- The Celtics have eliminated the 76ers three times in the playoffs during Embiid’s career.
- Embiid wants to overcome the Celtics and reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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