Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George opens up on the challenges of building with Joel Embiid in his first season with the team.

After Paul George's season-worst scoring performance came without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey on Wednesday in Brooklyn, George discussed his left pinky injury.

George's numbers have been down across the board after a terrific final season with the Los Angeles Clippers. He shot 47.1% from the floor in 2023-24 and is down to 42.6% with the

The Nets sent waves of defenders toward him in order to get the ball out of his hand, and they deserve credit for their effort, but it seemed as if George was hesitant at times. "I think he had a couple of opportunities there,

The Nets handed the Joel Embiid- and Tyrese Maxey-less Sixers their fifth consecutive defeat on Wednesday night. In a long list of discouraging Sixers performances this season, this one ranks high on the list -- with one player's brutal showing standing out among many. Here is what stood out from the Sixers' horrid 100-96 loss in Brooklyn:

Paul George discusses his quiet night after the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Brooklyn Nets on the road on Wednesday.

Paul George spoke to the media after the Sixers loss to the Nets on Wednesday night. ‘I didn't have burst' – Paul George on his two-point night, upcoming All-star break originally appeared on

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George suffered an injury to the pinky finger on his non-shooting hand. He's since being able to make his return to action, but apparently is going to great lengths to remain available.

The Paul George era has not gone well for the Philadelphia 76ers, as he has appeared in only 35 of the Sixers' 54 games this season, and his averages and percentages have gone way down. George has averaged 16.