The Philadelphia 76ers host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in search of a third consecutive win. The star-studded Eastern Conference heavyweights have struggled to find their rhythm all season long amid multiple injuries to their three stars, Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey.
However, the Sixers are steadily improving. They remain at 5-14 on the season, but recording consecutive wins is a good head start in their attempt to find their way back. A lot will depend on how their injury situation looks as the Sixers will play on the second night of a back-to-back.
Embiid has missed the last four consecutive games, while George is yet to play in back-to-backs this season.
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Philadelphia 76ers injury report: Latest update on Joel Embiid and Paul George
As per their initial injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest, Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond were the only two absentees and now later Paul George also listed out.
Embiid was out, citing left knee injury management, while Drummond is dealing with an ankle injury. He's expected to miss at least two more games. So, he will remain sidelined.
As for Embiid, he remains unexpected to suit up. Sixers coach Nick Nurse gave the latest on his star player after Tuesday's game, saying:
"Don't have any real update for you, but don't expect him to play tomorrow," Nurse said.
As for Paul George, he listed out citing left knee injury recovery. George played season-high 37 minutes on Tuesday against the Hornets.
Editor's note: The injury report will be updated once the Sixers provide more updates.
How to watch Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers game?
FanDuel Sports Network Florida and NBC Sports Philadelphia will provide coverage in local regions for the Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers game. Fans outside local areas and the U.S. can watch live action online via NBA League Pass. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center, the Sixers' homecourt.
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