The 76ers Joel Embiid has been shut down for the season. Forward Justin Edwards, point guard Tyrese Maxey, shooting Guard Kelly Oubre, forward Paul George and point guard Kyle Lowry are all game time decisions for Philadelphia.
Tyrese Maxey will be sidelined for the Sixers' road game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, according to t he team's initial injury report for issued late Wednesday afternoon, while Paul George is questionable to face off against the defending champions.
The Philadelphia 76ers are less than 24 hours removed from a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers that saw multiple Sixers picking up injuries to add to the already long list of casualties this season.
Tyrese Maxey, already dealing with an injury to his shooting hand, landed awkwardly and suffered a back contusion Monday vs. the Blazers.
Tyrese Maxey missed his second straight game with a back sprain, while Paul George’s sore left groin cost him another game Thursday night for the 76ers in Boston.
Tyrese Maxey took an awkward fall on his back and left the game while the Sixers dropped the contest to the Blazers Monday night.
It’s always something holding back the 76ers. They were looking to build off Saturday’s unexpected victory over the Golden State Warriors. Instead, they went back to their losing ways, suffering a 119-102 setback to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are now officially listed as questionable vs. the Bulls Monday night. Maxey is dealing with a sprained finger in his right shooting hand, though Nick Nurse did tell reporters Sunday that the guard was a full participant at practice.
By the time Sixers head coach Nick Nurse had completed his postgame press conference after Monday night's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, it was clear that the Sixers would have a lengthy injury report by the time they would arrive in Minnesota for a Tuesday night battle in Minnesota.
The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Boston Celtics for the final time this regular season. The two rivals will square off at TD Garden at 7:30 P.M. EST. Stars on both sides are dealing with injuries,
Tyrese Maxey put on an absolute SHOW in Game 5 with playoff career-highs in PTS and 3PM as the @sixers force a Game 6! 🔔 46 PTS 🔔 9 AST 🔔 7 3PM 🔔 Game-tying 3 to force OT Game 6 is Thursday on TNT 🍿 pic.twitter.com/jMu91iucon