Nick Nurse reveals how Philly’s rotation will change without Paul George
Nick Nurse he knows Philadelphia The 76ers’ rotations will be different moving forward following the veteran star Paul George‘s suspension.
The NBA announced on Saturday that George has been banned for 25 games for violating the drug policy. That means when he returns to the rotation, he will have 10 games left in the regular season.
sister reflected on the news during Saturday’s press conference ahead of the 76ers’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans. When asked by the media about the adjustments he will make due to George’s absence, the head coach made his thoughts on the situation very clear.
“We have to figure out who’s going to filter where, and I think it’s probably going to be the same as always: who we’re playing, what the matchups look like, who’s playing well at that moment, what combinations look good together,” Nurse said.
Nick Nurse on how rotations change without Paul George:
“We have to figure out who’s going to filter where, and I think it’s probably going to be like always: who we’re playing, what the matchups look like, who’s playing well at that moment, what combinations look good… pic.twitter.com/IEvOV8b7uK
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What awaits Nick Nurse, 76ers
It’s an unfortunate mistake for Nick Nurse and the 76ers due to Paul George’s suspension. Finally making progress in a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, the team entered the playoff conversation before George’s ban.
Philadelphia is 16-11 when George plays and 10-10 when he doesn’t this season. In 27 games in which he participated, he averaged 16 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He is shooting 42.4% from the field, including 38.2% from beyond the arc and 85.5% from the free throw line.
Philadelphia is 26-21 on the season, holding onto sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat while trailing the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.
After a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, the 76ers will be on the road for their next contest. They face the Los Angeles Clippers, and tip-off will begin on February 2nd at 10:00 PM ET.
2026-02-01 01:30:00
