Joel Embiid

The Sixers want to pick up where they left off defensively.

Paul George, who has dealt with his own share of serious injuries during his NBA career, offered his advice to Joel Embiid as the former MVP deals with his own injury woes.

Now working with all his stars together, Nick Nurse discussed his approach to the Sixers’ starting lineup.

Nick Nurse met with the media after Sixers’ practice on Wednesday and spoke on Joel Embiid’s health as well as his on-court chemistry with Paul George.

Joel Embiid put up 31 points in his first game since November 20, Tyrese Maxey recorded his first career triple-double, and the Sixers bested the Bulls in Chicago on Sunday.

Tyrese Maxey and Nick Nurse spoke on Joel Embiid’s performance in his return to the lineup against the Bulls.

Tyrese Maxey and Nick Nurse spoke on Maxey’s first career triple-double in the Sixers’ win over the Bulls on Sunday.

Tyrese Maxey posted his first triple-double, Joel Embiid scored 31 points in his return and the Sixers picked up a 108-100 win Sunday over the Bulls.

Joel Embiid was back in the lineup against the Bulls on Sunday and hit a tough shot while being fouled in the 3rd quarter.

Joel Embiid returned Sunday in Chicago after a seven-game absence.

Paul George and KJ Martin combined to score 41 points for the Sixers in their gritty win over the Magic on Friday night.

Amy Fadool, Jim Lynam and Marc Jackson discuss the latest updates on Joel Embiid’s health.

Joel Embiid will miss his seventh consecutive game Friday night vs. the Magic.

Nick Nurse spoke ahead of the Sixers vs. Magic game on Wednesday night about Joel Embiid’s health and the chances he will return to the lineup on Friday.

Joel Embiid will remain out and Paul George will sit Wednesday night for the second night of the Sixers’ back-to-back.

Paul George scored 29 points and Tyrese Maxey hit several clutch free throws down the stretch in the 4th quarter to help the Sixers avoid a late-game collapse in Charlotte.

Andre Drummond will remain on the sidelines for at least three games, a Sixers official said Monday.

KJ Martin and Ricky Council IV combined to score 36 points, Tyrese Maxey turned in another dominant 2nd half and the Sixers earned a wire-to-wire win over the Pistons in Paul George’s return from injury.

The Sixers will still be shorthanded on Saturday night against the Pistons.

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points and was clutch in the 4th quarter but the Sixers ultimately fell to the Rockets in overtime on Wednesday night.