The foundering Philadelphia 76ers offered a mixed bag in injury news on Friday.
They won't have star center Joel Embiid for the fourth consecutive game on Saturday night when they play the Pistons. He'll miss the team's visit to Detroit due to left-knee-injury management and personal reasons.
Paul George, who hasn't played since Nov. 20 due to a left knee bone bruise, is listed as questionable after participating in Friday's practice. Caleb Martin, who missed Wednesday's overtime loss to Houston due to a back injury, also is questionable.
Teammate Kelly Oubre Jr. told The Philadelphia Inquirer that he was encouraged by how George looked in practice and that George could help the team emerge from the doldrums.
"Getting those reps, being able to see him feeling good, looking good," Oubre said. "Obviously, just the presence alone does a lot for the morale of the team. We have to continue to just build and try to encourage guys and help guys get back to their ful...
