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CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — 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 Philadelphia 76ers with their playoff push over the last 10 games of the season.

George knows a thing or two about how injuries can change the course of a career in the NBA. But he also knows how to claw one's way back .

George had 19 points in the loss to the Miami Heat on Monday and gave an update on his health as he and the Sixers move forward.

While Maxey wasn't dropped at the time of his injury, George's 25-game suspension may have landed him on a few more waiver wires than expected.