The Philadelphia 76ers (32-26) host the Miami Heat (31-28) on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. They come into this game coming off wins against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers, and will look to build on their recent momentum.
According to the official injury report, Joel Embiid, who starred in the game against Indiana, is listed as probable as he manages the recovery of his right knee and right calf soreness. The Sixers will already be without Paul George due to the league suspension, making Embiid's presence vital despite the Miami Heat themselves dealing with a tall bill of injuries.
The Heat lost against the Milwaukee Bucks in their latest encounter but have managed three wins in their last four games.
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joel embiid injury status vs heat
Embiid can be expected to suit up for an important game for Philadelphia. Embiid recently returned to the floor after missing five consecutive games, posting 27 points, six rebounds and five assists on 11-17 shooting.
The Sixers currently hold the No. 6 seed in the East (the last guaranteed playoff spot), just 1.5 games ahead of the No. 8 seed Heat. Miami won the first meeting in November, meaning a Heat win tonight would clinch the crucial head-to-head tiebreaker for the season series.
In addition to Paul George, who is suspended, the 76ers are confirmed to miss Johnny Brown and Kelly Oubre Jr. for this game, while Marjan Beauchamp is listed as questionable. In comparison, the Heat's concerns are bigger.
76ers injury report
Joel Embiid: Probable (right knee; injury management/right calf soreness)
Paul George: out (league suspension)
Johnny Broom: Out (right knee; meniscus tear)
Marjan Beauchamp: Doubtful (G League - Two-Way)
Kelly Oubre Jr.: Available (left knee; recovering from injury - brace)
heat injury report
Davion Mitchell: doubtful (head; illness)
Terry Rozier: Out (not with team)
Nikola Jovic: Out (lower back; injury management)
Tyler Herro: Available (right costochondral; rib injury)
Keshad Johnson: Available (left knee, soreness)
Pelle Larsson: available (left third mallet; finger)
Norman Powell: Available (lower back stiffness)
Drew Smith: Available (left calf; soreness)
Andrew Wiggins: Available (left toe, inflammation)
