Overview
- Joel Embiid will not play in Oklahoma City due to a right ankle sprain and right knee injury management, per the Sixers’ injury report.
- Philadelphia also lists Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee) and Trendon Watford (left adductor) out, with Paul George probable for left knee injury management.
- The Thunder enter 26-5 as defending champions with top options available; depth pieces Jaylin Williams, Ousmane Dieng, Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber are out.
- Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center, with television coverage on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
- With Embiid sidelined, previews project Andre Drummond to start at center and increased usage for Maxey, as the 16-13 Sixers face a heavily favored OKC team that owns the league’s best defensive rating.