Joel Embiid will not play in the 76ers' matchup vs. the Knicks. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, however, could return from injury.

George has been named to four All-Defense teams throughout his career as, primarily, the guy who locks up opposing wings. One can understand where he's coming from. Nurse and his 76ers teammates may wish he delivered it a little differently, though.

Because of injuries to both players, the two All-Stars have played together in only 12 of the Sixers’ 33 games. On Saturday, Embiid finished with game highs of 28 points and 12 rebounds in just three quarters of action. George, who also sat out the fourth quarter, added 17 points, six assists, and two steals.