Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey suffered a right fifth finger sprain and will miss the team's upcoming back-to-back games, the team announced Sunday. The injury occurred with less than 30 seconds remaining in Saturday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks when Maxey collided with a teammate while attempting a steal.

Maxey immediately grabbed his right hand in pain and did not return to the game. He will undergo further testing before a treatment plan is established. The Sixers face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday and host the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday without their star guard. Philadelphia entered Sunday night just one loss behind the sixth-seeded Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference standings.

The injury compounds Philadelphia's challenges this season. The team has already been without Paul George for 25 games due to suspension and has seen Joel Embiid miss time with knee issues, including the past four games. Maxey has been having a career season, averaging 29 points and 6.7 assists per game.