The two sidelined All-Stars did not take part in five-on-five scrimmaging, though. “Again, I think they are improving and making strides,' Nurse said.
The two sidelined All-Stars did not take part in five-on-five scrimmaging, though. “Again, I think they are improving and making strides," Nurse said.“They both were in most of the action,” Nurse said of his two sidelined All-Stars. “Again, I think they are improving and making strides. They were in all of the beginning basic stuff, and some kind of live-ish drills. The half-court for a little bit as well.
Embiid has not scrimmaged or played in a game since the start of the preseason because of what the Sixers called left knee injury management. The team said he would miss the road trip against the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers . Embiid will be reevaluated this weekend. Meanwhile, George has been sidelined after suffering a bone bruise in his left knee in an exhibition game against the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 14. He will continue on-court activities this week. The matchup against the Pacers would be an ideal time to return.Nurse spent a decade in the Raptors organization. He served as an assistant coach during his first five seasons.
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