Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George addresses the report about receiving injections in his finger in order to play after a loss to the Boston Celtics.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has an injury to the extensor tendon on his left pinkie finger, the team announced shortly before Tuesday night's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

George, in his first season with the 76ers after a five-year run with the Los Angeles Clippers, is averaging 17.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals this year.

In six games with the splint on his finger, George has averaged 11.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 32.2 minutes per game while shooting 41.9% from the field and 34.3% from 3-point range.

George sustained tendon damage to the little finger on his left hand when he jammed it Saturday against Chicago. Associated Press Paul George is averaging 17.1 points with the 76ers this season ...

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George addresses the report about receiving injections in his finger in order to play after a loss to the Boston Celtics.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has an injury to the extensor tendon on his left pinkie finger, the team announced shortly before Tuesday night's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Paul George’s first 30-piece on his home court, Tyrese Maxey with a stellar first half to carry the load, and the Sixers actually played defense. Good response at a time when character was tested.

George didn't return to the game after he appeared to jam the finger during the second quarter. He finished the contest with nine points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over ...

George H. Finger Resident of Walnut Creek George H. Finger, a long time resident of Contra Costa County, passed away on February 14, 2010 at age 89 of a stroke. He is greatly missed and survived by… ...