Embiid, George both out for game vs. Pistons

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CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid and Paul George are 0 for 4 for the 76ers’ season.
Embiid’s and George’s season debuts remain on hold for the Philadelphia 76ers, and both players will miss Wednesday’s game against Detroit with knee injuries.
Embiid and George participated in portions of Tuesday’s practice and their playing status will be reassessed later in the week.
Sixers coach Nick Nurse declined to elaborate on their health and potential timeline to return to the lineup.
“We want these guys to play and we want them to be healthy and we want them to play great and we want them to play great all season,” Nurse said following practice. “Then my main focus is, I’ve got to do the job that I’ve got to do. I’ve got to try to get this team to play as good as it can tomorrow night. That takes a big chunk of my focus.”
George has yet to make his Sixers debut after he signed a four-year, $212 million contract as a free agent this summer. The 34-year-old has a bone bruise but did not suffer any structural damage when he hyperextended his left knee during a preseason game.