It was a hyperextended left knee, leading to a bone bruise on separate occasions. It was groin soreness. It was right ankle soreness. And now it is a torn tendon in his left pinkie. Paul George’s first season with the 76ers has been marred by injuries.

NEW YORK -- After the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, the focus was squarely on Paul George. With Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey sidelined due to injury, the Sixers were leaning on George to get the job done and lead the offense and it was tough sledding for him.

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey ended up getting ruled out, leaving Paul George as the sole star in the lineup to lead the charge. George is going through a bit of an adjustment period after injuring his finger against the Chicago Bulls last month.