### Sixers vs. Pistons: Joel Embiid and Paul George to Sit Out Fourth Consecutive Game

The Philadelphia 76ers, fresh off a two-game road trip that culminated in a victory over the Indiana Pacers, hit the practice court on Tuesday. However, fans hoping for positive news about star players Joel Embiid and Paul George were met with disappointment. The team announced that both players would miss their fourth consecutive game as they face the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.

Embiid and George have been absent from the first three games of the regular season. George's exclusion from the lineup comes as no surprise, given his visible bone bruise in his left knee sustained during a preseason game. In contrast, Embiid’s continued absence, attributed to injury management for his left knee, has left many fans puzzled. Despite the setbacks, the team has maintained that both players are "progressing" and anticipated being reassessed after the past weekend.

Now that the weekend has passed, the Sixers have scheduled the next evaluation for later this week. Following their matchup against the 0-4 Pistons, Philadelphia will have a two-day break before hosting the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday evening, marking another possible return date for either player.

Head coach Nick Nurse refrained from providing additional details regarding the status of Embiid and George when questioned during practice. Both players were able to participate in portions of Tuesday's practice session, which offers a glimmer of hope that their return to the court may be imminent.

The Sixers have had a rocky start to the season, currently holding a 1-2 record in the absence of their key players. Their journey includes a dispiriting defeat to a depleted Toronto Raptors team and a hard-fought overtime victory against the Indiana Pacers. The team will look to build on that momentum as they face the Pistons at 7 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center without the talents of Embiid and George.