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Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (groin) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans after being able to practice on Thursday despite the left groin tightness he was experiencing. George only needed to miss one game this time around after posting 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals in their game against the Suns. George has been a better contributor on defense and other traditional stats outside of efficiency so far this season.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) will miss another game due to the foot sprain he suffered against the Brooklyn Nets. While he watches from the sidelines on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Guerschon Yabusele will likely get the starting spot again since Andre Drummond (toe) is also out. Yabusele turned in a huge game on Wednesday with 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal while knocking down five threes. He remains the best streaming option whenever Embiid is out.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (groin) missed the Sixers' win on Wednesday with groin tightness, but he was able to return to practice on Thursday, according to coach Nick Nurse as reported by NBC's Noah Levick. George has played 24 games in his first season in Philly, including 14 straight before missing Wednesday's game. In those 14 games, PG13 averaged 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.6 steals in 33.7 minutes per game. There seems to be a good chance both he and Joel Embiid (foot) return on Friday against the Pelicans after both stars were able to practice on Thursday. Check back on the Sixers' official injury report as we get closer to game time.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) was able to return to practice on Thursday, according to coach Nick Nurse as reported by NBC's Noah Levick. Embiid has missed the last two games for Philadelphia with a foot sprain and has been limited to just 13 games this season due to a variety of issues and injuries. He has averaged 24.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.0 blocks in his 29.5 minutes per game, and he hasn't fully ramped up to his typical 30+ minute workload. He definitely has a chance to play on Friday in Philly's next game, which is at home against the Pelicans. Stay tuned for his official status and more updates on Embiid's potential return leading up to Friday's tip time.

Philadelphia 76ers centerAndre Drummond(toe) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards, according to Ky Carlin of USA Today. Drummond's absence was expected as he was deemed doubtful earlier in the day. Joel Embiid(foot) is also out, so Guerschon Yabusele will likely see plenty of action and get the start at center going up against the Wizards. Dummond's next opportunity to suit up will be versus New Orleans on Friday.