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76ers' Paul George Diagnosed with Finger Tendon Injury, Listed Day-to-Day

The forward sustained the injury during Saturday's game against the Bulls, and his return timeline remains uncertain following medical evaluations.

  • Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George suffered an extensor tendon injury in his left pinky finger during Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls.
  • Medical tests, including an MRI and ultrasound, confirmed the extent of the injury, with George's return to play to be determined in the coming days.
  • 76ers head coach Nick Nurse described George's status as 'day-to-day' and expressed optimism that the injury is not severe.
  • This marks the 15th game George has missed this season due to various injuries; he is in the first year of a four-year, $212 million contract.
  • The 76ers, currently holding a disappointing 17-27 record, are also without star center Joel Embiid, who continues to recover from a knee injury and has played in only 13 games this season.
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