Long and Scary Night for the 76ers in Preseason Game The Philadelphia 76ers had a long night in their preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks. Scared that the big knee hyperextension injury might be a harbinger of shockwaves down the spines of fans, the injury-scarred 76ers were not what the team wanted to see. George walked into the locker room and did not come back out for the second half. He even did not come out to the bench during the game. Not a good sign for his injury.
Now, it is up to the team and fans to just ponder on how long George would be out. It’s now that a proper diagnosis for the extent of the injury can be known. Then, depending on how much of the ligaments are damaged, George can start feeling better in about 2 to 4 weeks time. How much treatment he gets also can affect how long his healing period will take. George is likely going to be working extra hard to get over this hyperextended knee injury.
But if he has overstretched or partially torn ligaments, then he might sit out for 1 to 2 months. Then, the fans will have a longer wait to see him return to the court again. The news is not that great for the 76ers. Still, everyone is holding their breath to hope for the best-case scenario to happen for George with this injury.

What does it mean for the team?
This season, the 76ers will also miss Paul George. Fans were waiting to enjoy such performances by Paul George and Joel Embiid side by side with Tyrese Maxey. This combination was great and had been promised to make their mark during the coming season. It now seems unlikely that they will start playing together at the beginning of the season due to an injury to George.
Injuries can take everything out of a team. They alter the easy smooth play of the team and the way they play during the season. The 76ers have to make do without George. The way they are going to fill in the space his absence will create is one way of doing it. That is not going to come easy to either the coaches or the players.
Embiid’s Situation
Adding to the concern, Joel Embiid had some news that is not very reassuring. He said he probably won’t play in back-to-back games again. Really, last season was the first time we saw him to any extent in back-to-back games. This is going to mean fans see less of Embiid in games slated closely together.
Embiides’ health is most crucial for the 76ers. If he cannot play consistently, then it would be affecting the performance of the entire team. The team needs a leader in the form of him who would be taking them forward on the scoreboard as well. Losing George and limited availability for Embiid have made things challenging for the 76ers.

Looking Ahead
As the season approaches, the 76ers are also in question. The question that keeps popping up to their fans as they prepare to face the Bucks on opening night is who will replace George while he is most likely out. Their depth will be tested. They need some players in bigger roles who can take up the task while George is out.
They have to make quick decisions. They have to find some means of handling the players’ line-up that time without George. They also have to keep up with Embiid’s condition. His staying healthy all season is the key.
It has not been easy for the 76ers. They have to go out there and be a family together, pick each other up off the floor. Chemistry will be very key. They must get that word across each other; they will even work hard enough and fill that space as if George is absent. This is the point in the season when the team has to be resilient.
Reaction of the Fans
Fans were naturally revolted by George’s injury. They would have loved to see him play. Maybe, they were going to witness that Embiid and Maxey team up and function. Now, there is a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the team. Fans want to see their team succeed, but injuries make it difficult.

Reactions are buzzing like wildfire all over social media. Fans go ahead to air their hopes and concerns for George’s recovery. They also speculate what this must mean for the team this season. It is a great time of togetherness among fans, especially as they face the situation with Paul George.
Conclusion
Injuries always tend to be an integral part of any sport. One can shift and change the outlook of an entire season in one split minute. Hyperextending Paul George’s knee stands out as a huge blow for the 76ers. Fans are only left to hope for the best, and with the wait that comes in hoping for how the team is going to shape up. The road ahead will be daunting, considering the unavailability of Embiid. Still, the potential is there, and by their hard work and concentration, they will be sure to rise to the challenge. The season surely will be a test of the strength as well as the cohesiveness of the team.