76ers’ Paul George is suffering from left knee hyperextension

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The 76ers are probably holding their breath over one of their biggest stars.

Paul George hyperextended his left knee in the third quarter of Wednesday’s 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies, the 76ers announced.

He was ruled out for the remainder of the match.

Team officials said additional tests will be conducted Thursday.

George hurt his knee during the third quarter when he went up for a rebound while limping while getting the ball with his hands.


Paul George hurt his knee going up for a rebound.
Paul George injured his knee going up for a rebound during the 76ers’ 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies on November 20, 2024.

The concern for George is that he sprained the same knee during the preseason, causing him to miss the first five games of the regular season.

On the court this year, George, 34, has averaged 16.7 points per game. game, which is a nice drop from the rest of his career, where he averaged 20.7 a night.

Before the injury in Wednesday’s loss, he had just two points and four rebounds in 17 minutes.


Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) handles the ball in front of Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn.
Paul George handles the ball in front of Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) in the first half of the 76ers’ loss to the Grizzlies. AP

It’s been a disastrous start to the year for the 76ers, who are now 2-12 after the loss to Memphis, just the first game George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have played together this season.

On a positive note for Philadelphia, Joel Embiid recorded a double-double (35 points, 11 rebounds) in just his fourth game this season.