The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Utah Jazz on Saturday, March 21 at the Delta Center with a depleted lineup.
Joel Embiid (right oblique strain), Tyrese Maxey (right finger tendon strain), Kelly Oubre Jr. (left elbow sprain), Johni Broome (right knee surgery), and Paul George (league suspension) are all out.
Utah also suffers significant absences, with Lauri Markkanen (right hip impingement), Walker Kessler (left shoulder), Jaren Jackson Jr. (left knee), Jusuf Nurkic (nose), Isaiah Collier (left hamstring), Keyonte George (right hamstring), and Brice Sensabaugh (illness) all sidelined. John Konchar is listed as probable with a right quad contusion.
The 76ers are 38-32 and coming off a 139-118 win at Sacramento and a 96-124 loss at Denver. Philadelphia relies heavily on Maxey, who leads the team with 29.0 points and 6.7 assists per game, and Embiid, averaging 26.6 points and 7.5 rebounds. Without them, the team’s rotation and scoring depth will be tested.
Utah is 21-49 and eliminated from playoff contention, winning 128-96 at home against the Milwaukee Bucks after a 111-147 loss at Minnesota. Lauri Markkanen’s 26.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game lead the Jazz.
This will be the second meeting of the season between these teams, with the 76ers winning 106-102 at home on March 4.
