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Trendon Watford exited Tuesday night’s game against the Orlando Magic after suffering a left adductor strain with 4 minutes, 7 seconds before the intermission. He will not return to the game, the 76ers said.
The Philadelphia 76ers currently have more than 80% of their salary cap out, and latest Joel Embiid and Paul George injury updates are grim.
Joel Embiid has not played since Nov. 8, and of what will now be eight consecutive absences, the last seven will be caused by an issue the Sixers continually characterize as day-to-day.
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 points to lead the Sixers, whose absences included Joel Embiid (right knee injury management), Paul George (right ankle sprain) and rookie VJ Edgecombe (left calf tightness).
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At least we didn’t have to worry about Tyrese Maxey playing another 40-plus minutes (although even 32 minutes was far too many in this one). That’s about the only positive takeaway from Philadelphia’s 144-103 nationally-televised loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.
McCain was able to get downhill and into the teeth of the Heat defense. That is a big step forward for him compared to his first NBA stint before heading down to be with the Blue Coats. The Sixers will continue to look forward to him making those strides.
Not for the first time, Joel Embiid’s status was the most noteworthy item from an extended Sixers injury report Monday night.
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