The Philadelphia 76ers host the Dallas Mavericks at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, January 1, with tipoff set for 7:00 p.m. ET. Philadelphia enters with a 17-14 record and a one-game winning streak following a 139-136 overtime win against Memphis.
Dallas comes in at 12-22, having lost three straight, including a 122-125 defeat to Portland on December 29. The teams split their season series so far, with the 76ers winning 121-114 on December 20.
Philadelphia’s injury report lists Joel Embiid as probable, managing a right ankle sprain and ongoing right knee considerations. Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain) are out, while MarJon Beauchamp and Johni Broome are doubtful due to G League assignments.
The Mavericks are without Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery), Dante Exum (right knee surgery), and Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery). Miles Kelly is doubtful, and Moussa Cisse is questionable.
Tyrese Maxey leads the 76ers with 30.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game, supported by Embiid’s 22.6 points and 6.7 rebounds. Paul George adds 16.1 points per contest.
Cooper Flagg carries the Mavericks’ scoring load with 19.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. Anthony Davis contributes 20.5 points and 10.9 rebounds, while P.J. Washington averages 15.4 points and 7.8 rebounds.
