There are nine games scheduled on Sunday, including the Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic matchup. It will be the fourth and final matchup of the season between the two teams. The Magic are looking to win their first season series against the Sixers since the 2019-20 campaign.
Orlando took the first two games on Nov. 15 and Dec. 4, respectively. Both games were close, with the first being a low-scoring 98-86 affair followed by a back-and-forth 106-102 battle. The third one, which the Sixers won 102-94, happened on Dec. 6 at the Wells Fargo Center.
Paolo Banchero returned with a bang against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the Magic still lost the game. Banchero will look to get his first win since coming back from a torn oblique injury. Joel Embiid is listed as questionable and could play his first game since Jan. 4.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Injury Reports
76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have five players on their injury report, four of which are listed as out. Joel Embiid is tagged as questionable with a left foot sprain and sinus fracture. He will likely get upgraded to available or downgraded to out before the start of the game.
Jared McCain is still recovering from meniscus surgery, while Kyle Lowry has a left hip strain. KJ Martin is dealing with a stress reaction in his left foot, but is now out of a walking boot. McCain is out for the season and Lowry has no timetable for a return.
Magic
The Orlando Magic have been ravaged by injuries this season, but only has seven players on their injury report. Five players are listed as out, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is tagged as probable and Jett Howard is questionable. KCP is likely suiting up and Howard has a chance to get upgraded to available.
Meanwhile, Moritz Wagner is out for the season with a knee injury, while his brother Franz is recovering from a torn oblique. Gary Harris is dealing with a hamstring injury and Jalen Suggs has a lower back strain. Mac McClung is also out, but is not injured and was assigned to the NBA G League.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
76ers
G - Tyrese Maxey | G - Kelly Oubre Jr. | F - Paul George | F - Caleb Martin | C - Joel Embiid
Magic
G - Anthony Black | G - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | F - Tristan da Silva | F - Paolo Banchero | C - Goga Bitadze
Note: Players in bold fonts are out with an injury and the starting lineups could change ahead of tip-off.
How to watch the Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic game?
The 76ers-Magic game is scheduled for a 6:00 p.m. EST tip-off at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. It will be televised locally on NBC Sports Philadelphia and FanDuel Sports Network Florida in Orlando.
Fans can also live stream the contest on platforms such as NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are both paid subscriptions.
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