Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are looking good to play for the 76ers on Friday night as they're both listed as probable in the team's injury report. However, their teammates aren't so fortunate, with Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford still out due to injuries, while rookie Hunter Sallis is also ruled out.
The Sixers are hoping that Embiid can make a breakthrough in his knee management plan after playing twice in three days recently. After the team's loss to the Lakers on Sunday night, Embiid shot just 4-for-21 from the field, and he'll be put to the test again on Friday against the Pacers.
Maxey, who has played in every game so far this season, is looking to continue his hot streak after already leading the NBA in total minutes and minutes per game. However, his status as a probable player for Friday's game brings some uncertainty, despite his track record of not missing time when he's appeared on the injury report previously.
As for Oubre and Watford, their recoveries are still uncertain. Both players have re-evaluation dates that were recently set, but the team has yet to provide any further updates on their progress. Head coach Nick Nurse stated that neither player can currently participate in live, on-court action.
With these injuries and uncertainties surrounding them, the 76ers' chances of coming out on top against the Pacers will depend on how well Embiid and Maxey perform on Friday night.
The Sixers are hoping that Embiid can make a breakthrough in his knee management plan after playing twice in three days recently. After the team's loss to the Lakers on Sunday night, Embiid shot just 4-for-21 from the field, and he'll be put to the test again on Friday against the Pacers.
Maxey, who has played in every game so far this season, is looking to continue his hot streak after already leading the NBA in total minutes and minutes per game. However, his status as a probable player for Friday's game brings some uncertainty, despite his track record of not missing time when he's appeared on the injury report previously.
As for Oubre and Watford, their recoveries are still uncertain. Both players have re-evaluation dates that were recently set, but the team has yet to provide any further updates on their progress. Head coach Nick Nurse stated that neither player can currently participate in live, on-court action.
With these injuries and uncertainties surrounding them, the 76ers' chances of coming out on top against the Pacers will depend on how well Embiid and Maxey perform on Friday night.
The 76ers have been having a tough time with all these injuries and it's gonna be tough for them to take down the Pacers on Friday. Embiid's knee is still a concern, but if he can get it right, that would be a huge boost for the team. Maxey has been on fire lately, so I'm hoping he can keep that up and lead by example. The rest of the team just needs to stay healthy and support them... 
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so I was checking the 76ers stats last night 
and they're not looking good rn 
they lost to the Lakers and now they gotta face the Pacers on Friday. 
meanwhile, Embiid's knee is giving me major anxiety 
i mean, playing twice in three days is already a risk factor, but he's gonna try to break through that knee management plan? 
if he gets in, can the 76ers actually win against the Pacers? 
(source: ESPN)
I'm loving that Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are both probable to play, it's like a weight's been lifted off the team's shoulders 
. Okay, so Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford are still out, but you can never count them out (literally) 
. And Hunter Sallis is on the bench for now, but I'm sure he'll bounce back stronger than ever 
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The 76ers might be in for an exciting ride on Friday night 
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Joel and Tyrese are looking good to play, fingers crossed they can bring home a W for us! 
I know Kelly and Trendon are hurt, and it's super frustrating, but we gotta stay positive, right? 
Hunter's rookie season is already impressive, I'm rooting for him too! 
. This team has so much talent, I trust them all the way! 
Go 76ers!!! 
. Kelly Oubre Jr and Trendon Watford are like their backbone on defense, so it's a big loss without them 
. The Sixers need Embiid and Maxey to bring their A game if they wanna take down the Pacers 
. The 76ers have got this! 
. joel embiid has been playing hard lately, but he's still got that knee issue to deal with 
. if he can manage his minutes and stay healthy, i think they stand a good chance against the pacers on friday 
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