With Embiid and George still out, Nurse says he’s focused on ‘job at hand’

With Embiid and George still out, Nurse says he’s focused on ‘job at hand’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

CAMDEN, N.J. — Neither Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) nor Paul George (left knee bone bruise) will take part in the Sixers’ second home game of the season.

A team official said that both stars will miss the Sixers’ Wednesday night matchup vs. the Pistons at Wells Fargo Center. They participated in portions of the team’s Tuesday practice and will be re-assessed later in the week, according to the official. Next on the calendar for the Sixers is a Saturday meeting with the Grizzlies.

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse declined to provide further details.

Asked whether Embiid and George did any 5-on-5 scrimmaging, Nurse said, “You guys got the update. They were in parts of practice. On we go.”

He later cut off a question regarding Embiid’s individualized plan, saying, “I’m not going to answer. They’ve given you the updates on that, right? They’ve given you the updates on Joel.”

Nurse was willing to speak to a general question about collaborating with the Sixers’ medical and training staffs on Embiid and George.

“Listen, it’s not that hard to be on the same page,” he said. “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, right? 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.

“And that takes a big chunk of my focus. I’ll certainly work things in and do things as we go, but I’m just trying to concentrate on my job at hand.”

So, on Nurse and the 1-2 Sixers go without two All-Stars. After an overtime win over the Pacers and an off day Monday, the Sixers ran through an extended practice.

“Just trying to establish and maintain an identity and toughness of who we want to be — who we are, how we want to play — which finally showed up there three games in,” Nurse said. “Just staying on that track.”

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Publish date : 2024-10-29 18:31:00

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