George struggled in the closing moments, however, committing three turnovers and three fouls as the Sixers relinquished a nine-point lead in the closing minutes.

Tyrese Maxey and Paul George react after the Philadelphia 76ers collapse in a loss to the Sacramento Kings on New Year's Day.

The Sixers led by nine points with just over three minutes to play on Wednesday night but let a win over the Kings slip through their fingers.George drops 30 points but Sixers crumble in crunch time v

De’Aaron Fox scored 35 points on an ultra-efficient 13-of-16 shooting for the Kings (15-19), who won their second game in a row under Christie after snapping a six-game losing streak. Fox scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, going 6 of 7 from the field.

De'Aaron Fox scored 35 points and the Sacramento Kings rallied from 14 down to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-107.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be a spectator for his team's first game in 2025 due to a sprained left foot that will prevent him from playing Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings.

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Sacramento Kings on the road.

For the game, they will be without their best player, as 2023 MVP Joel Embiid has been ruled out. Via Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice on Monday: "Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow’s game @ Sacramento.