Joel Embiid, Paul George’s “Tough” Day Brings New Hope
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is back in the NBA preseason. His presence gave the 76ers a big boost heading into the NBA regular season. meanwhile, Paul George will reportedly miss the season opener as the team continues to manage his recovery. Even so, both stars joined the head coach Nick Nurse described as a “pretty tough day” of practice. The demanding session signaled positive momentum for the upcoming NBA season of the 76ers.
PHLI Sports Kyle Neubeck reported that Embiid and George were full participants in Monday’s session, which included intense five-on-five drills. During practice, the nurse said the two veterans “went all the way” through a physically demanding workout that forced the team to test their chemistry and fitness. For the first time this preseason, both of the 76ers’ best players practiced together at full strength.
Both Embiid and George ran a no-holds-barred session, completing each segment of the tough workout. Their full participation marked a key step in building rhythm and continuity for the group. The 76ers continue to carefully manage the workload, keeping the team’s long-term durability and health as top priorities heading into the regular season.
In his post-practice comments, Nurse stressed the importance of making steady progress rather than returning players too soon. A tough day of training, however, showed that the group is starting to find its rhythm. Meanwhile, forward Trendon Watford served as a partial participant, while the rest of the roster participated in competitive fights to strengthen team cohesion before the final tuning.
So far, the 76ers have not released official status updates for Wednesday’s game, but the mood around the facility remains upbeat. With Joel Embiid getting back into rhythm and Paul George getting closer to being ready, Nick Nurse’s system continues to take shape. A “tough day” could be the spark that propels the 76ers to a strong start to the season.
After last year’s disappointing 24-58 record, can the 76ers flip the script this time around and get back into contention?
2025-10-19 18:20:00
