Here are status updates for Philadelphia 76ers forwards Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr. against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday.

Kelly Oubre showcases consistency, Jeff Dowtin Jr. gets nod Kelly Oubre Jr. has been Mr. Consistency for the 76ers. Jeff Dowtin Jr. appears to have leapfrogged Jared Butler on the Sixers' point guard depth chart.

Kelly Oubre Jr. had a big game against the Knicks. The 76ers' wing scored extremely efficiently in a close loss.

Continuing with a position-by-position preview for the Sixers in the upcoming season, it's time to look at the shooting guard spot which is manned by Kelly Oubre Jr. in the starting lineup. Philadelphia will look to Oubre to provide production on both ends of the floor and be a reliable piece for coach Nick Nurse to turn to on a nightly basis.

Kelly Oubre Jr. opens up on a challenging season for the Philadelphia 76ers and the mental hurdles he has had to battle through.