Joel Embiid has been ruled out of the 76ers’ next two games against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and Sacramento Kings on Wednesday because of left knee injury management. The team also said that Paul George will not play against the Lakers because of a finger injury sustained Saturday in a win against the Bulls in Chicago.

Sacramento lost, 117-104, at the Wells Fargo Center, against a 76ers team missing former MVP Joel Embiid and All-Star Paul George, and that was also playing on the back end of a back-to-back.

Tyrese Maxey pumped his fist as he walked toward the 76ers’ bench, slapping hands with Kelly Oubre Jr. Oubre had just hit two free throws with 55.3 seconds remaining to finish off a fourth consecutive victory for the Sixers,

Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers picked the Kings' defense apart, powering them to their fourth consecutive victory.

George, 34, has had an underwhelming debut season with the 76ers, averaging 17.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. George is set to miss his 16th game of the season, amid his worst statistical year in about a decade.

Embiid has missed the last 11 games as he continues to battle with knee issues and is ruled out for the home games against the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick gives well wishes to former teammate and Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid.

Here is the complete injury report for Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.