76ers and Pacers injury report highlights key absences ahead of Tuesday matchup

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The Philadelphia 76ers travel to face the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, February 24, at 7:00 PM ET, with several key players listed on the injury report.

Joel Embiid is questionable with right knee soreness and shin issues, while Paul George remains out due to a league suspension. Kelly Oubre Jr. is available after recovering from a left knee injury, and MarJon Beauchamp is doubtful. Johni Broome will miss the game with a right knee meniscus tear.

Indiana enters the matchup missing Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin, and Ivica Zubac. Pascal Siakam is doubtful with a left wrist sprain, while T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, and Kam Jones are questionable with minor injuries. Several two-way players, including Quenton Jackson, Taelon Peter, and Ethan Thompson, also have uncertain availability.

Philadelphia comes off a 135-108 road win against the Minnesota Timberwolves and a 126-111 loss at New Orleans, giving them a 5-5 record in their last 10 games.

Tyrese Maxey has been leading the team with 29.0 points per game, 6.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds, while Embiid averages 26.6 points and 7.5 rebounds when healthy. Oubre Jr. contributes 14.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest.

Indiana has lost its last two games, falling 130-134 to the Dallas Mavericks and 131-118 at Washington.

Siakam leads the Pacers with 23.9 points per game, while Nembhard contributes 17.2 points and 7.5 assists per outing. Nesmith averages 13.2 points. The Pacers sit last in the Eastern Conference standings at 15-42.

The 76ers hold a 2-0 season series advantage over the Pacers, winning 115-105 on December 12 and 113-104 on January 19 at home.

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