The Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets will meet on Saturday night in a game that could have major implications for the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
The Sixers, who sit seventh in the standings in the East, are just one game ahead of the Hornets, who are currently eighth in the conference.
It will be the third and final meeting of the season between the teams. The Sixers and Hornets split the first two matchups, so whoever wins on Saturday night will claim the tiebreaker in the season series, which could be extremely important should the teams finish the regular season with identical records.
Joel Embiid will play vs. Hornets on Saturday night
When it comes to Joel Embiid’s status for the game in Charlotte, the Sixers are in luck. The big man isn’t listed on the official injury report for the game, indicating that he’ll be good to go.
It will be the second consecutive game played by Embiid following an extended stint on the sideline due to an oblique strain.
This story will be updated.
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