George said it's important to keep fighting with 43 regular-season games remaining: “To me, it means something. Obviously, coming to Philadelphia, it meant something."

What is the status of Philadelphia 76ers stars Tyrese Maxey and Paul George as they take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday?

South Philly was surprised by the sudden absence of Paul George on Tuesday night. The Philadelphia 76ers ruled out the nine-time NBA All-Star roughly 30 minutes before tipping off against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George suggested Friday that he isn't a fan of being utilized as a center as part of a small-ball lineup. Speaking to

Tyrese Maxey and Paul George were late additions to the injury report for the 76ers' matchup with the Thunder.

Nurse has preached patience. George has experience dealing with a similar situation in Los Angeles, where he was teammates with the frequently unavailable Kawhi Leonard. Maxey, as is the point guard’s default, framed it in terms of what he can do to help get George going on any given night.

Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers avoided an embarrassing outcome as they were shorthanded against the New York Knicks, but they ended up with a familiar result, taking another loss, which occurred in overtime.

The Philadelphia 76ers put up a solid effort in their 118-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, trailing by only six heading into the fourth quarter of a game that did not feature Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey,