Paul George returns strong
Paul George returned from suspension and poured in 28 points in his comeback outing, giving the Clippers a timely scoring boost (x.com). The performance reinforces LA’s depth as it chases a play‑in seed down the stretch (x.com).
The game was played March 25, 2026 at Wells Fargo Center and ended in a 157-137 Philadelphia victory as Joel Embiid also returned and scored 35 points. (espn.com) George logged 26 minutes and shot 11‑for‑22 from the floor and 6‑for‑13 from three while adding six rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block, according to the official box score. (nba.com) He had not played since Jan. 29 after receiving a 25‑game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti‑drug program — described in reports as related to taking “improper medication.” ( ) George scored five points in the first half and 23 in the second, including three straight converted possessions early in the fourth quarter, per the AP recap used in game coverage. (espn.com) Philadelphia had gone 13‑12 during his absence, and the win moved the 76ers to 40‑33 and into seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. (espn.com) George signed a four‑year, $212 million contract with Philadelphia before the 2024 season. (espn.com)
