The Sixers then announced in the fourth quarter that George will not return due to a left knee hyperextension. For those paying attention at home, that is the same left knee that George had an issue with in the preseason that kept him out for a few weeks and caused him to miss the first five games of the season.

George injured his knee when Memphis’ Desmond Bane inadvertently landed on George’s foot while both went for a rebound. It's the same knee injury that kept him out to start the season.

Amid early season woes, the Philadelphia 76ers were dealt another blow on Wednesday. Star forward Paul George exited the Sixers' matchup with the