The Sixers then announced in the fourth quarter that George will not return due to a left knee hyperextension. For those paying attention at home, that is the same left knee that George had an issue with in the preseason that kept him out for a few weeks and caused him to miss the first five games of the season.

Paul George left the 76ers' game against the Grizzlies after appearing to turn his ankle in the third quarter.

Despite the 76ers struggle, Paul George is optimistic about the team’s future and shared the importance of effort in turning things around.