The Philadelphia 76ers enter Friday’s test against the Milwaukee Bucks with momentum and a clearer roadmap for their stars. Their win over the Golden State Warriors delivered chaos , relief, and Tyrese Maxey’s heroic block , but it also highlighted the pieces still missing. Paul George sat out with soreness , and the latest injury update now points in a positive direction . Team officials say he is trending toward playing, giving the 76ers hope of restoring its full wing rotation. And this time, they will also have Joel Embiid back in uniform. He was benched in the fourth quarter against the Warriors as part of the team’s conditioning plan, and he is expected to play against Milwaukee.

Paul George has appeared in only six games so far , averaging 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and

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