The 76ers expected a better version of Paul George at this point in the season. They believed the nine-time All-Star would form a feared trio alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. But for the most part,

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and star guard Tyrese Maxey give their thoughts on the struggles of Paul George.

Paul George has been unable to find consistency as a shooter during his first season with the Sixers. A 5-for-18 line in Monday night's loss only made matters worse.

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

George then took 16 shots in Monday's win over the Spurs and scored 19 points. That is the production the Sixers are looking for from the 9-time All-Star. The focus on the offensive end will remain on Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, so Philadelphia will be looking to George to be more of a connector for this group at times.

Star, but he has failed to score consistently in his first season with the Sixers. What does he need to do to find a rhythm?

Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey spoke on Paul George's shooting struggles recently and in the Sixers' loss to the Suns.‘It's difficult' — Nurse and Maxey speak on George's shooting struggles originally ap

Paul George is still struggling mightily with the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey explained how he tries to help him get good looks.

Following the Philadelphia 76ers' Monday night loss to the Phoenix Suns, Paul George's season-long struggles were a central theme in the postgame conversations. From Sixers head coach Nick Nurse to Tyrese Maxey to Paul George himself,