George injured his knee when Memphis’ Desmond Bane inadvertently landed on George’s foot while both went for a rebound. It's the same knee injury that kept him out to start the season.

As the Philadelphia 76ers looked to get the third quarter rolling against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, the team’s star forward, Paul George, had an injury scare. As George went to collect a rebound,

Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 35 points and 11 rebounds, but Philadelphia lost its fifth straight. Rookie Jared McCain finished with 20 points, while Guerschon Yabusele added 17 points. Memphis, which led 115-100 with 3:15 left, had to withstand a late Philadelphia rally to capture the victory.

Maxey scored eight points in 20 minutes, George left early in the second half with a left knee hyperextension, while Joel Embiid scored 35 points. But it wasn't enough in their fifth straight loss.

The Philadelphia 76ers’ week went from bad to worse on Wednesday night in Memphis, as the veteran forward Paul George left the game with an injury. Early in the

Joel Embiid and Paul George injury updates with details on when the Philadelphia 76ers stars will return to the court.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.

The Sixers' All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey have played just over 6 minutes together this season.