Keeping Joel Embiid healthy is a top priority for the Philadelphia 76ers as they navigate the final stretch of the 2025-2026 NBA season. The big man is back on the court, but the team is cautious, listing him as day-to-day due to ongoing knee concerns.
On Thursday night, the Sixers are set to host the Miami Heat, aiming for their 33rd win of the season. Currently, the Sixers hold a 32-26 record, placing them sixth in the Eastern Conference. They’re in pursuit of the Toronto Raptors, who sit at 34-25.
The Miami Heat, meanwhile, are firmly in the playoff hunt. With a 31-28 record, they occupy the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference. If the playoffs started today, they’d face the Orlando Magic on the road for the seventh seed, trailing Orlando by just one game.
76ers Injury Report
- MarJon Beauchamp - DOUBTFUL (G League)
- Paul George - OUT (Suspension)
- Johni Broome - OUT (Meniscus Tear)
- Joel Embiid - PROBABLE (Knee Injury Management/Shin Soreness)
Embiid is the center of attention, as usual. After undergoing knee surgery in consecutive seasons, he’s found some stability this year.
However, a recent struggle to stay on the court saw him miss several games. He returned earlier this week against the Indiana Pacers, logging 26 minutes with an impressive 27 points, six rebounds, and five assists, shooting 64% from the field.
All indications suggest he’ll play against Miami, showing no setbacks since his return.
Heat Injury Report
- Nikola Jovic - OUT (Back Injury Management)
- Terry Rozier - OUT (Not With Team)
- Davion Mitchell - QUESTIONABLE (Illness)
The Heat have a few key players on their injury report. Tyler Herro is one to watch, having faced multiple setbacks since the offseason. He’s expected to play against the Sixers unless something changes at the last minute.
Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell are also notable mentions. Wiggins, dealing with toe inflammation, has played the last three games and looks set to continue. Powell, battling lower back tightness, has appeared in three of the last five games, recently playing 29 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks.
The matchup between the Sixers and the Heat is set for a 7 PM ET tip-off, promising an exciting clash as both teams jockey for playoff positioning.