Things are set to get heated at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia tomorrow. The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Philadelphia 76ers at their home tomorrow. The Sixers sit 10th in the Eastern Conference and they will have to fight tooth and nail to secure a spot in the playoffs this season. With so much ground to cover, there is but one question on every Sixers fan’s mind. Will Joel Embiid play against the Cavs?

In stark contrast, the Cavaliers sit atop the Eastern Conference with their playoff spot virtually guaranteed. So let’s see how these East Coast rivals fare injury-wise by diving deep into the injury report submitted by them.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers injury report – will Joel Embiid play against the Cavs?

In a huge blow to the squad’s morale and chances against the Cavs, former MVP Joel Embiid will not be playing against the Cavs. He is OUT of the team as he recovers from a left knee injury. Other absentees from Philly include Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, KJ Martin, Jared McCain, and Pete Nance.

Lowry and Caleb Martin both have hip injuries that will prevent them from playing against the Cavs. While KJ has a left foot stress reaction that’ll keep him out of the lineup. Andre Drummond is still recovering from his left toe injury whereas Jared McCain is still feeling the aftereffects of surgery to repair his meniscus. Additionally, rookie Petr Nance will be out with G-League duties to fulfill.

The Sixers’ opponents fare much better than them in the injury department. Evan Mobley, Issac Okoro, and Luke Travers are the only ones confirmed to be out of the Cavs’ team ahead of the Sixers match. However, Caris LeVert’s status also remains QUESTIONABLE with a sprained right wrist. 

With a few injuries to both sides heading into this clash, it will be interesting to see how they line up against each other. 

Sixers vs Cavs – predicted lineups and depth chart

The burden of carrying the Sixers will certainly fall on Tyrese Maxey considering Joel’s absence. However, he must be feeling a little better since Paul George is back in the squad. Here’s how the Sixers may line up given they are missing key players like Joel Embiid. 

The Cavs aren’t missing too many key players as they gear up to face the Sixers. Here’s how they may lineup against them:

In conclusion, the Sixers are decidedly the underdogs headed into this East Coast clash. However, underestimating them may be what costs the Cavs the top spot. Make sure you don’t miss this clash of titans!