The Philadelphia 76ers fell prey to a missed back-court violation by Nickeil Alexander-Walker, but they still left State Farm Arena with something to feel good about.
Paul George will always receive skepticism as long as he is cashing checks from his four-year/$212 million contract, but his 35 points proved a critical truth: Philadelphia needs him. George put together his best game donning red, white and blue in Philadelphia’s (14-11) 120-117 loss to the Atlanta Hawks (15-12) on Sunday night.
George's continued success, VJ Edgecombe's new hot streak and multiple sophomore slumps were three pivotal observations in the 76ers' 11th loss of the season.