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.

Here is the full injury report for Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Detroit Pistons on the road on Friday.

Coming off a competitive matchup against the Miami Heat at home, the Philadelphia 76ers embark on a brief road trip this weekend. First up is a matchup with Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Hope is not a strategy. It is a lack of options. Right now, it is all the Sixers have. They can hope that Joel Embiid is back for good. They can hope that his knee responds to its latest test. They can hope that he is still a player who makes a team a contender.

Here is the complete injury report for Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Miami Heat at home on Wednesday.