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Coach Nick Nurse explains the late scratch of Paul George before the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
The Sixers' fourth-quarter lineup of VJ Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Andre Drummond propelled the Sixers to the win over a potential playoff opponent.
The Sixers, suddenly at full strength, have hit their stride. Paul George is giving them an enormous two-way lift.
Paul George has mostly been able to stay in the lineup this year, but he has seen his role significantly reduced with the emergence of Edgecombe and the continued excellence of Tyrese Maxey. Recently, former NBA star Carmelo Anthony labeled George as the third option on the 76ers, but it wasn't necessarily intended as a diss.
Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their road loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.