The 76ers have a tough time matching up with towering, athletic post players. Even in a loss, Justin Edwards is developing into a steady player who makes the right play. Jared McCain is starting to regain the rhythm that made him a rookie-of-the-year front-runner last season before he suffered a season-ending knee injury.

The NBA takes a break on Thanksgiving, but the Philadelphia 76ers are one of several teams to play on Black Friday.

Regardless, he’s a nice depth option at his position in fantasy leagues. Given Drummond’s track record as a big-time rebounder and play finisher around the rim, and Joel Embiid’s struggles to stay on the floor,

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points, Paul George had nine points and seven rebounds in his season debut, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 110-108 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers.

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

"We got the imaging. It’s all clean, just precautionary,” Sixers coach Nick Nurse said of the rookie's ailment. Edgecombe is averaging 15.6 points.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey arguably is the NBA’s hardest-working player this season. His heavy workload sure isn’t hindering his production so far.

The Sixers will be put through another test on Tuesday night, when they take on the Washington Wizards on the road for their first back-to-back set of the year. Last season, the Wizards snapped a six-game losing streak against Philadelphia, but the Sixers still won the season series 2-1. The slate is wiped clean in late October, as the 76ers search for a path to get to 4-0.

Collin Gillespie, PG, Phoenix Suns (23.5% rostered): A former Villanova standout who has taken years to earn a steady NBA role, Gillespie brings a rewarding floor game to the rotation for Phoenix. Grayson Allen 's absence leaves a large batch of perimeter touches, a role Gillespie has capably filled in recent games.