Paul George enters tonight’s Philadelphia 76ers game against the Orlando Magic with heavy focus on his scoring. He is still recovering from his recent leg injury, which limits his minutes. With Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey returning, George’s role becomes an essential point for this matchup.

The news around this game centers on George’s expected production. He will likely play only 20 to 25 minutes. Joel Embiid fully practiced and is set to return, while Tyrese Maxey and Quentin Grimes will also play. This makes George the clear third scoring option tonight.

Recent numbers explain why this matters. George has stayed under his projected line in two of his last three games. FanDuel lists his points, rebounds, and assists line at 22.5. He now scores 56% of his points from spot-up shots, whi

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