Paul George left the game against the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter due to a left pinkie injury, casting a shadow over the Philadelphia 76ers' 109-97 triumph. The incident occurred when George jammed his pinkie while attempting to steal the ball from Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, causing his finger to bend backward. Following the injury, George did not return to the court for the remainder of the game.
George's departure came after playing only 13 minutes, during which he scored nine points, shooting 3-of-6 from the field. His absence was felt as he had been a significant contributor in the previous game, scoring an impressive 30 points. The Sixers, already without star player Joel Embiid due to a knee injury, were forced to adjust without another key player on the court.
The Sixers ruled George out for the rest of the game, leading him to miss the final five minutes of the first half and not take the court at the start of the third quarter. The team announced that George would undergo an MRI to assess the extent of his injury.
Despite the setback, the Sixers secured a vital win, edging closer to the Bulls in their quest for an Eastern Conference postseason spot. Currently sitting in the 10th seed, part of the play-in tournament, Philadelphia trails Chicago by just one game for this crucial position.
The win against the Bulls was particularly significant as it allowed the Sixers to gain ground on their direct competitors in the conference standings. However, concerns loom over George's injury and how it might affect their performance in upcoming games.
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