George on the 76ers: “Now the engines are Embiid and Maxey”

Paul George capped off the 76ers’ 131-110 win over the Washington Wizards with 23 points, shooting 7-of-11 from the field, including 4 threes on 8 attempts. Solid numbers that confirm George can still make a real impact, even if his role within the team has shifted compared to the expectations of summer 2024.

Washington didn’t offer much resistance, but the performance underlines how George remains a valuable contributor, even if he’s no longer the focal point of the offense.

The evolution of the 76ers has been fast. Tyrese Maxey led the attack with 22 points and 8 assists, Joel Embiid showed encouraging signs of returning to form with 28 points and 7 rebounds, while rookie VJ Edgecombe continues to gain minutes and confidence among fans.

Joel (Embiid) and Tyrese (Maxey) are our two engines. It’s right that they draw the attention and want the ball in the clutch to score, and I have to find ways to fit in. More than anything, I know that defensively I can still be elite.

Paul George

After the game, George spoke candidly and professionally about his role: he’s no longer the star entrusted with every decisive shot, but his experience allows him to remain a key factor on both ends of the floor.

For the first time since playing together, George, Maxey, and Embiid all finished a game with 20 or more points, confirming that the trio can still represent a major strength for Philadelphia moving forward.