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Embiid Injury, Paul George's Impressive Return: NBA Recap

Philadelphia 76ers Lose Embiid to Injury

In a major blow to their championship aspirations, the Philadelphia 76ers have lost star center Joel Embiid to a left foot sprain. Embiid suffered the injury in the third quarter of Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. An MRI confirmed the sprain, and the team announced that he would be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Embiid is the 76ers' leading scorer and rebounder, and his absence will be a significant setback. The team will need to find ways to fill the void in his absence.

Paul George Returns with a Bang

In a positive development for the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul George returned to action on Tuesday after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury. George showed no signs of rust, scoring 27 points in the Clippers' 121-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

George's Impressive Performance

George was efficient from the field, shooting 10-of-17. He also grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 7 assists. George's return is a major boost for the Clippers, who are now 2-0 since he returned to the lineup.

Other NBA News

* The Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 123-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Stephen Curry led the way with 29 points, and Klay Thompson added 28 points. * The Brooklyn Nets lost their third straight game, falling 117-106 to the New York Knicks. Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 27 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome a strong performance from Julius Randle, who had 31 points and 13 rebounds for the Knicks. * The Phoenix Suns snapped a two-game losing streak with a 118-114 win over the Denver Nuggets. Devin Booker led the Suns with 28 points, and Chris Paul added 21 points and 11 assists.