George has not played since March 3, ending an injury-plagued first season with the Sixers.

McCain did make his return for the Sixers on Nov. 4, and played three games in total, but he was unable to find a rhythm so the team decided a stint with the Delaware Blue Coats would do him some good. He had a few good moments while in Delaware and is looking to get back to himself.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Paul George did not look like his best self in his first NBA game in well over eight months. But the Sixers withstood it, staging yet another comeback victory on Monday night.

After sleepwalking through the first three quarters, the Sixers mounted another impressive fourth quarter to beat the Clippers.

Drummond notched his fifth double-double of the season against the Clippers. He continues to be a lifeline for the Sixers on the boards, and remains an effective scorer in the dunker spot. Both off drop offs from driving ball handlers and from offensive rebound chances.

Beginning the week with a batch of Sixers notes and observations, starting with the likely return of Paul George on Monday night.

The Philadelphia 76ers discuss the lessons in physicality they must learn in their loss to the Detroit Pistons.