As its Big Three of George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey deal with injuries, the Sixers have gotten off to a rough start. Will they be able to turn things around?

Paul George addresses his minutes restriction after the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

It’s early days in Philadelphia, but Paul George’s return is already under the microscope, and for good reason. The 76ers, who are struggling to keep their heads above water with a 1-6 start, find themselves in dire need of a savior — and George is the guy thrust into that spotlight.