Paul George suffered a pinky injury during the 76ers’ game against the Bulls and will not return, as per Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports. Obviously it’s too early to speculate on the severity of George’s injury and any time that he may miss, if any at all, but it’s certainly another gut punch in what’s been a tough season.
George did not play the second half after suffering an injury to the pinky finger on his left hand. The game also held tiebreaker implications for the Sixers, who trail the Bulls in the standings.
The 76ers say Paul George suffered tendon damage to the pinkie finger on his non-shooting left hand and will be reevaluated Wednesday.
Paul George will miss the 76ers' matchup with the Lakers on Tuesday. The MRI on his left hand is still being reviewed.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George exited in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center and did not return after injuring his left pinky finger, finishing his night with nine points in 13 minutes of action.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George exited in the second quarter of Saturday’s 109-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls and did not return after jamming his left pinkie. Sixers coach Nick
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George exited Saturday’s 109-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls in the second quarter after jamming his left pinkie, and did not return.
Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.
Philadelphia has provided a Paul George injury update after he was forced to leave the Sixers win against Chicago with a jammed pinky finger.
George has dealt with left knee and groin injuries in his first season since signing a four-year, $212 million contract to join the Sixers. He’s missed 14 games. In the 29 he played before Saturday, George averaged 17.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists.
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George will not return in the matchup with the Chicago Bulls due to a finger issue.