PHOENIX – For the first time this season, the Thunder will be without Paul George.
Thunder coach Billy Donovan announced Friday morning that George would miss the game against the Suns with a right quad contusion. Donovan was uncertain of when George sustained the injury, but said it was an ailment George has been playing with for some time.
The Thunder will be without Alex Abrines for the second consecutive game due to a stomach illness. George and Abrines did not participate in Friday’s shootaround at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
The contusion hasn’t affected George’s play in December.