Paul George out vs. Los Angeles Lakers with finger injury

The Philadelphia 76ers were short-handed again in their game against the Los Angeles Lakers, as forward Paul George was unable to play due to a finger injury.

George, who injured the tendon in his left pinky finger during the Philadelphia 76ers' 109-97 win over the Chicago Bulls last Saturday, will be further evaluated before the game against the Sacramento Kings, according to the team.

However, the current situation shows that George's injury is not serious and he should not be absent for too long. George has experienced many twists and turns in this season's games. This is already the 15th game he has missed this season.

For the Philadelphia 76ers, George's absence is undoubtedly a huge blow. As a blockbuster free agent signed by the team last summer, their contract is worth 4 years and $212 million, hoping to provide a stable scoring output in the team.

So far this season, George has averaged 17.1 points per game and scored 30 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers last week, showing good competitive form. However, frequent injuries and load management have greatly affected George's season continuity.

As the season enters a critical stage, the Philadelphia 76ers are facing a severe test. With fierce competition in the Eastern Conference, the team urgently needs core players to stay healthy in order to gain a favorable position in the fight for a playoff spot.

In the next game, the Philadelphia 76ers will face strong opponents such as the Sacramento Kings , and George's recovery will undoubtedly be one of the important factors affecting the team's record.