Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and star guard Tyrese Maxey give their thoughts on the struggles of Paul George.

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.

Coach Nick Nurse gives an update on Joel Embiid after the Philadelphia 76ers ruled him out against the Phoenix Suns.

Center Joel Embiid and guard Kyle Lowry will miss the 76ers’ game against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Embiid was downgraded after he was listed as questionable earlier with the day with a sprained left foot and a right sinus fracture.

The Sixers ruled Joel Embiid out Monday night for their first night back home after a six-game road trip. Ahead of their matchup with the Suns, the Sixers scratched both Embiid and Kyle Lowry. Jared McCain (left lateral meniscus surgery) and KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) remained out.

Over his last five games, Embiid is averaging 30.4 points per game which is up from his season average of 24.4. The big fella has taken games over and has thrown the Sixers on his

The Phoenix Suns will have some familiar faces back for Monday’s matchup against Philadelphia as they look to snap a four-game skid during this three-game road trip that ends Tuesday at Charlotte. Royce O’Neale is the only player on their injury report.