The Chicago Bulls lost to the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 109-97 on Saturday night for their eighth defeat in 10 games. They fell to 8-16 at the United Center this season.

The Chicago Bulls are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers for the second time this season. The Bulls fell short in their last meeting with a final score of 108-100 in favor of the 76ers. Zach LaVine and Joel Embiid put on a show in the last game with both players scoring at least 30 points.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George exited in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center and did not return after injuring his left pinky finger, finishing his night with nine points in 13 minutes of action.

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The Philadelphia 76ers shocked the NBA world on Friday night when they defeated the NBA's best team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. They did it without Joel Embiid, as well. Embiid has missed the last 10 games straight for the 76ers,

The Philadelphia 76ers are once again dealing with the never-ending injury bug. Already facing the Chicago Bulls without the services of Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin, and others, they lost their star forward in the middle of the contest.

Coach Nick Nurse gives an injury update on Paul George after the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.