WASHINGTON -- When the Philadelphia 76ers received the news back on Jan. 31 that Paul George was going to be suspended for 25 games, it seemed as if it was another blow for the Sixers. The suspension ...

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Beloit Daily News: 76ers' Paul George scores 28 points in first game back from 25-game drug suspension Newsday: 76ers' Paul George scores 28 points in first game back from 25-game drug suspension It’s not often that a 25-game suspension actually heightens a player’s popularity with fans. Initially, the news of Paul George’s suspension for taking “improper medication” was met with derision by ... Heavy: 76ers’ Paul George Details How Much Better He Feels After 25-Game Suspension The 25-game suspension that was handed down to Paul George may have been a blessing in disguise for the Philadelphia 76ers forward. 76ers’ Paul George Details How Much Better He Feels After 25-Game Suspension Bozeman Daily Chronicle: 76ers' Paul George back from suspension for failed drug test, ready for late-season playoff push Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George was set to return to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup following a ... 76ers' Paul George back from suspension for failed drug test, ready for late-season playoff push Yahoo Sports: Sixers' Paul George discusses using suspension as time to get right Yahoo! Sports: Contrite Paul George looking ahead as he returns from suspension CBS News: Paul George apologizes for failed drug test, ready to return for Sixers' late-season playoff push Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George declined to get into the specifics of his failed drug test that landed him a 25-game suspension, but says he is mentally and physically ready to help the team ... CBS Sports: Paul George ready to be 'the focal guy' for shorthanded 76ers upon return from suspension Paul George ready to be 'the focal guy' for shorthanded 76ers upon return from suspension