Overview
- The Sixers’ injury report lists Joel Embiid out with a right oblique strain, with Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Johni Broome also out, and Paul George serving a league suspension.
- Embiid has not played since Feb. 26 and will miss his 12th consecutive game.
- Head coach Nick Nurse’s hope for a pre-trip-ending return did not materialize after Embiid shifted from doubtful Thursday back to out for Saturday.
- Utah has ruled out Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, Jusuf Nurkic, Keyonte George and others, leaving multiple regulars unavailable.
- Philadelphia will lean on recent standouts VJ Edgecombe, Justin Edwards and Quentin Grimes as it seeks to finish the road trip 2-1 and sweep the season series.