Barlow ‘ready to go,’ Embiid and George still out for Sixers-Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
When asked for updates on Dominick Barlow’s recovery from a right elbow laceration, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse has sometimes needed to supply rather complicated answers.
On Thursday, his response was straightforward.
“He’s back,” Nurse said after the Sixers’ practice. “He’s in. He’s ready to go.”
Barlow was indeed not on the team’s Thursday night injury report, which indicates he’ll be available to return Friday in Detroit against the Pistons.
The 22-year-old hasn’t played since suffering his injury on Oct. 25 vs. the Hornets. Nurse said last week the laceration was “right on where it bends and that’s what’s causing the problems.”
Barlow started the 7-4 Sixers’ first two games at power forward. After a strong preseason, he was excellent on opening night against the Celtics, posting 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
In other injury matters, the Sixers continued to list Joel Embiid (right knee soreness) and Paul George (left knee injury recovery) as out. Jared McCain is on G League assignment. VJ Edgecombe was listed as questionable because of back spasms.
Nurse on Tuesday called Embiid’s knee soreness a “day-to-day” injury. As for George, a Sixers official said “the final stage of his return-to-play plan involves the continued strengthening of his left quadricep” and he’ll be re-evaluated later this week. George practiced Thursday.
The 10-2, Eastern Conference-leading Pistons released a lengthy injury report for their NBA Cup matchup with the Sixers.
Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser are all sidelined with injuries. Cade Cunningham (left hip contusion), Jalen Duren (right ankle sprain) and Isaiah Stewart (left ankle sprain) were listed as questionable.
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