Overview
- Maxey was downgraded from probable to questionable and then ruled out with an illness, marking his first missed game of the season.
- Embiid remains probable as he continues left knee recovery under minutes and back‑to‑back management after just nine appearances this year.
- Kelly Oubre Jr., Trendon Watford and Hunter Sallis are out, while Jared McCain is available and positioned for an increased role.
- Head coach Nick Nurse called Maxey’s absence a huge challenge and said ball-handling and scoring will be distributed across the roster.
- Indiana will also be short-handed with Tyrese Haliburton out, with tipoff set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.