Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
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Key Points
The Philadelphia 76ers are at home on Saturday night as they host the Dallas Mavericks in an interconference matchup.
Philadelphia enters Saturday’s game with a 15-11 record after defeating the New York Knicks on the road on Friday night.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) — Source: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
In Friday’s victory over the Knicks, Tyrese Maxey led the way for the 76ers as he recorded 30 points and nine assists while V.J. Edgecombe added 23 points and four assists of his own.
Now Philadelphia will try to grab another victory on the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday in a tough home matchup against the Mavericks.
On the other side, Dallas enters Saturday’s contest with an 11-17 record after defeating the Detroit Pistons in overtime on Thursday night.
Dallas Mavericks forwards Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg
Dallas Mavericks forwards Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg led the way for the Mavericks in Thursday’s victory as he ended the game with 23 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while Anthony Davis recorded 15 points and 14 rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Mavericks Injury Report, Will Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson Play?
For the Mavericks, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Davis and Klay Thompson.
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3)
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3)
Dallas has listed Davis as probable with an illness and he is expected to be available after he was able to play through it in Thursday’s victory over Detroit.
The Mavericks have listed Thompson as questionable due to left knee soreness and he is in danger of missing his third game of the season.
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31)
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31)
If Thompson is sidelined against the 76ers, D’Angelo Russell, Caleb Martin and Naji Marshall could all be in line for larger roles.
Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum and Dereck Lively II have all been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
76ers Injury Report, Will Joel Embiid, Paul George Play?
On the other side, the 76ers have three players listed on their injury report, including both Joel Embiid and Paul George.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21)
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21)
Philadelphia has listed Embiid as doubtful due to an illness and he is expected to miss his second consecutive contest.
With Embiid likely sidelined once again, Andre Drummond could draw another start while Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow could also have larger roles.
The 76ers have ruled out Paul George due to left knee injury management as he will sit out the second game of Philadelphia’s back-to-back.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8)
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8)
Kelly Oubre Jr. has also been ruled out due to a knee injury while Trendon Watford will be sidelined with a thigh injury.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Mavericks and 76ers from Philadelphia at 7:00 p.m. EST.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis