The Philadelphia 76ers (24-19) are looking for back-to-back wins as they take on a struggling New York Knicks (26-18) team at home on Saturday, Jan. 24.
Both teams have struggled to find consistency as of late, with the 76ers going 5-5 over their last 10 and the Knicks having a 3-7 record.
Ahead of the matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders, Philadelphia was given a new injury update on Joel Embiid, Paul George, and others.
76ers injury report: Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) listed as probable
According to the NBA's latest injury report, the 76ers listed Joel Embiid (knee injury management) and Paul George (knee injury management) as probable for Saturday's matchup against the Knicks.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (Knee) will be available for Philadelphia, while Johni Broome (G League) and MarJon Beauchamp (G League) are doubtful.
For the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns (back spasms), Pacome Dadiet (G League), Mohamed Diawara (G League), and Ariel Hukporti (G League) are questionable.
Trey Jemison III (G League), Dillon Jones (G League), and Kevin McCullar Jr. (G League) will miss the contest.
As of now, both teams are very much in the playoff mix. Philadelphia is just 1.5 games behind New York in the East, with the 76ers currently sitting at the No. 5 seed and the Knicks at No. 3.
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