On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers face the Golden State Warriors on the second night of a back-to-back set. The 76ers are in the middle of testing a four-game west coast trip in which they are 0-2. Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid missed both games with an injury.
On Monday, the Sixers dropped to a new low after getting blown out 130-104 against the 14-33 Portland Trail Blazers. The Sixers were further depleted, with Tyrese Maxey, Robert Covington and De'Anthony Melton joining Embiid on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, the Warriors are coming off a 145-144 double OT home loss against the LA Lakers. It was another close game that could've gone either way, but the Dubs lost. The Warriors have missed key players at crucial junctures with injuries.
Their current status remains the same, with three critical role players out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors injury reports
Philadelphia 76ers injury report January 30
The Sixers have been without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey for two consecutive games. Meanwhile, Tobias Harris and Marcus Morris Sr. have played a game each.
The Sixers injury report for Tuesday will continue to see Robert Covington, Tyrese Maxey and De'Anthony Melton on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid and Marcus Morris Sr. are questionable. Nicolas Batum is the newest addition to the injury report and he will be among the absentees.
Update: Embiid is available to play for the Sixers.
Here's what the Sixers' injury report will likely look like for January 30:
Golden State Warriors injury report for January 30
The Warriors' injury report remains the same as the last few games. Chris Paul, Moses Moody and Gary Payton II are the only players listed. All are ruled out with different ailments.
Update: Klay Thompson has been ruled out due to illness.
Here's the Warriors' injury report for January 30:
Philadelphia 76ers under the scanner over Joel Embiid injury absence
The NBA is reportedly investigating the Philadelphia 76ers leaving out Joel Embiid last minute for Saturday's marquee game against the Denver Nuggets. Embiid wasn't on the injury report until 15 minutes before tip-off. He was a late scratch because of a knee injury.
The NBA introduced the player participation policy this season and decided to fine teams for resting players, but the late scratch caused the league to look into the matter. The league has been strict with the process and acting against infringement of the new rule about teams' reporting of player injuries.
According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Embiid, however, wanted to play, but was held back by the team's medical staff after he was not able to jump during pre-game warmups. Embiid played with a knee injury in the previous game against the Indiana Pacers on Jan. 25.
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