The silver lining is that both Embiid and George were full participants in Friday's practice, which means a return for both could be around the corner. With Saturday's game ruled out as an option for Embiid,

CAMDEN, N.J. – Friday felt, a newly shaven Nick Nurse said, like a rare “normal day at the office” for the 76ers. It got a little less normal when Joel Embiid addressed the media for the first time since the start of a season in which he has yet to play.

Joel Embiid and Paul George are out tomorrow vs. Detroit, the Sixers said Tuesday afternoon. They participated in portions of practice today, and will be re-assessed later in the week. In his second preseason contest back on Oct. 14, George suffered what was then called a left knee hyperextension, which was later diagnosed as a bone bruise.