George's absence streak will extend to three games Friday due to an extensor tendon injury on his left hand. Justin Edwards will likely continue to start in his absence. George's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boston.

Just as Paul George felt healthy enough to compete in both matchups of a back-to-back set, the Philadelphia 76ers’ forward suffered a new setback over the weeke

The 76ers said Paul George suffered tendon damage to the pinkie finger on his non-shooting left hand and will be reevaluated Wednesday.