The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night with several rotation questions on both sides, as Eastern Conference teams continue navigating the midpoint of the 2025–26 regular season.
The game tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with both clubs entering separated by just three games in the standings and trending differently over their last few outings.
Cleveland’s injury report is headlined by Max Strus, who remains out following left foot surgery for a Jones fracture. Dean Wade is also listed as out due to a left knee contusion. Two-way players Chris Livingston and Luke Travers are unavailable as they remain on G League assignment.
Despite those absences, the Cavaliers continue to lean heavily on Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 29.5 points per game while playing nearly 34 minutes per night.
Evan Mobley has provided consistent two-way production at 17.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Darius Garland has averaged 6.9 assists in 25 appearances.
Philadelphia’s injury report carries more uncertainty but also more potential reinforcements.
Joel Embiid is listed as probable with left knee injury management and left adductor soreness. Paul George is also probable due to left knee injury management.
VJ Edgecombe is listed as probable with a left adductor contusion after logging heavy minutes recently, averaging 36.1 minutes per game while contributing 16.1 points and 4.4 assists.
Kelly Oubre Jr. is available after recovering from a left knee issue and will wear a brace. Two two-way players, MarJon Beauchamp and Johni Broome, are both listed as doubtful while on G League assignment and are not expected to factor into Wednesday’s rotation.
Philadelphia continues to be driven offensively by Tyrese Maxey, who is averaging 30.9 points and 6.7 assists while leading the league in minutes played.
Embiid, when available, has averaged 23.7 points and 7.1 rebounds across 20 games, anchoring the offense in half-court settings.
Cleveland enters the matchup at 22-19 following a loss to Utah, while Philadelphia sits at 22-16 after a recent win.
