The full injury report for Thursday's game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers.
The Philadelphia 76ers (29-21) are squaring off against Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers (30-19) at 10 PM ET Thursday.
Philadelphia is entering this contest on a five-game win streak, with victories coming over the Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Clippers, and Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, the Lakers have won four of their last six matchups, which includes wins over the Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks.
Here is the full injury report for 76ers-Lakers:
76ERS
Joel Embiid: Questionable - Right Knee; Injury Management
Paul George: Out - League Suspension
Jared McCain: Out - Not With Team
Kelly Oubre Jr.: Available - Left Knee; Injury Recovery - Brace
LAKERS
Jaxson Hayes: Out - League Suspension
Adou Thiero: Out - Right MCL; Sprain
This marks the third game of George's 25-game suspension. Meanwhile, McCain is out because he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday afternoon in exchange for draft capital.
For the Lakers, Hayes was suspended one game for shoving the Washington Wizards' mascot pre-game.
Embiid being listed as questionable is the major talking point for the Sixers as they enter a competitive matchup against a near-full-health Lakers squad. Emerging victorious without Embiid is a tall task, especially when considering the way Dončić is performing in recent weeks. The Lakers superstar has recorded 30 or more points in six of his last eight appearances.
Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are the only players on Philadelphia's roster capable of matching that production. However, if Embiid is sidelined, the Lakers' defense will put the majority of their focus on slowing down Maxey.
The seven-time All-Star center is on a tear in recent weeks, putting up a season-high 40 points on Jan. 31 against the New Orleans Pelicans. He is averaging 26.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists on 48.8% shooting and 30.1% shooting from three-point range this season.
With Hayes out for Los Angeles, Embiid has an opportunity to shine against a depleted Lakers frontcourt led by Deandre Ayton, who is a mediocre defender.
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