With Tyrese Maxey sidelined due to illness, two veterans and a rookie stepped up to help the Sixers defeat Indiana.

Embiid, who has played in only nine games since returning from left knee surgery, is listed as probable for the Pacers matchup. Maxey initially carried the same designation but has since been downgraded to questionable due to illness. Philadelphia could find itself in a unique predicament if the latter is ultimately ruled out.

Sixers star Tyrese Maxey will miss his first game of the 2025/26 season on Friday against Indiana, tweets Tony Jones of The Athletic. Maxey, who was initially listed as probable before being downgraded to questionable and then out, is dealing with an unspecified illness.

Late injury decisions headline the 76ers’ game-day outlook as availability questions surround two franchise cornerstones ahead of tonight’s matchup.

Philadelphia welcomes back MVP Joel Embiid, nearing full strength for their December 12th clash against a struggling Indiana Pacers. With Tyrese Maxe

The 76ers host the Golden State Warriors tonight in South Philly at 7 pm. Get tickets, read the game preview, and enjoy a Hardwood Classic game!

Maxey revealed that he’s formed a friendship with Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton, who scored 14 points in Thursday’s narrow loss to the Sixers.

The Lakers might sigh in relief as their injury report for tonight’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers doesn’t include Luka Doncic.

The Philadelphia 76ers will return to action tonight in the NBA Cup following a 144-103 blowout loss against the Orlando Magic. The franchise is winless thus far in the mid-season tournament, possessing a terrible 0-3 record.

The 76ers host the Lakers tonight in South Philadelphia in another 25th Anniversary Celebration game. Get tickets to see this showdown live!