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George shut down; Rockets vs 76ers game had Houston win in OT

Paul George has been shut down for the rest of the season on Monday, just as the Rockets vs 76ers game had Houston winning in overtime.

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GEORGE SHUT DOWN FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON DUE TO VARIOUS INJURIES

George was shut down for the remainder of the season by the Philadelphia 76ers due to various injuries.

Furthermore, the 34-year-old All-Star forward received injections in his left adductor muscle and left knee Monday, ruling him out for the rest of the regular season.

Moreover, Geroge will not be playing for at least six weeks, the 76ers announced.

Philadelphia (23-45) is five games out of the last play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.

George contuled with doctors for all treatment options for his groin and knee injuries before the 76ers made the call.

ESPN story on Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George out for the season: https://t.co/NWRyM5sN7e

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 17, 2025

‘PODCAST P’ PAUSE A PRECEDENT TO PG14’S SHUTDOWN FROM SIXERS

The decision came after George decided to make a pause on his podcast late last month.

Moreover, the player also known as “PG14” played in only 41 games this season, the fifth time in six years he’s played fewer than 60 contests.

Furthermore, George averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists for the 76ers this season.

George decided to put a pause on his “Podcast P with Paul George” to focus on his health.

“I haven’t been the healthiest, so it’s just been putting a ton of work towards getting my body as healthy as possible,” the forward said.

Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George received injections in his left adductor muscle and left knee on Monday and has been ruled out for the rest of the season, sources tell ESPN. George is expected to be out at least six weeks. pic.twitter.com/TKVvBROp5E

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 17, 2025

ROCKETS OUTLAST UNDERMANNED 76ERS IN OT; GREEN DROPS 30

The Rockets outlasted the undermanned 76ers, 144-137, in OT sd Jalen Green dropped 30 points.

Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Tari eason had 21, while Alperen Sengun added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Rockets.

Qentin Grimes stepped up in the absence of George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

Grimes scored a career-high 46 points in a losing cause.

Jared Butler had 21 points, Justin Edwards finished with 18 points, while Oshae Brissett added 11 for Philadelphia.

QUENTIN GRIMES NEW CAREER-HIGH 46 PTS 🎯

76ers/Rockets going back and forth in overtime!! pic.twitter.com/Hbq6b86vgd

— NBA (@NBA) March 18, 2025