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Battling for Top-Six Spot, Sixers Face Youth-Driven Jazz

Joel Embiid and four other key players are unavailable due to injury and suspension, impacting the 76ers’ lineup for their game against the Utah Jazz.

  • On Saturday, the Philadelphia 76ers announced Joel Embiid will remain sidelined for the trip to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz.
  • According to the 76ers' injury update, the team listed multiple outs including Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Johni Broome.
  • Embiid has now missed 12 straight games and hasn't played since late February, while the Philadelphia 76ers currently sit ninth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 38-32 record.
  • They return home on Monday to host the Oklahoma City Thunder, with role players VJ Edgecombe and Ace Bailey providing recent scoring help.
  • Looking at the bigger picture, Embiid has missed as many regular season games as he’s played since 2014-15, while injuries derailed the 76ers' 2024-25 season amid tight play-in standings.
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Edgecombe's double-double helps 76ers down Jazz 126-116

VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Quentin Grimes scored 26 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.

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Philadelphia 126, Utah 116

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Battling for top-six spot, Sixers face youth-driven Jazz

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