As has been the case for basically every game for the Sixers this season, Joel Embiid’s availability is in question heading into the contest. Embiid has appeared in just nine games so far this season after undergoing a knee procedure over the offseason. The good news for Sixers fans is that Embiid should be good to go against Indiana.

Embiid, who has played in only nine games since returning from left knee surgery, is listed as probable for the Pacers matchup. Maxey initially carried the same designation but has since been downgraded to questionable due to illness. Philadelphia could find itself in a unique predicament if the latter is ultimately ruled out.

Now 31 and again attempting to work his way back to health, Philadelphia's superstar center is learning what he's still capable of.

Over the last 10 games, the Pacers rank sixth in defensive rating at 111.4, and the Sixers rank seventh at 111.5. In that span, Indiana ranks 17th in offensive rating at 114.5, and Philadelphia ranks 25th in offensive rating at 110. The Pacers are 18th in points per game at 114.5, while the Sixers are 17th at 114.8.

Joel Embiid and Paul George are working out the kinks as they continue to get acclimated to each other on the court. Embiid and George are expected to play in their third game together this season when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Embiid is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to left knee injury management. Embiid will once again land on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup, though it appears this is simply as a precaution. All signs point to the big man being able to suit up Friday.

The Philadelphia 76ers have made their final decision on Joel Embiid's playing status against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers' win on Sunday over the 76ers was the first time this season that LeBron James looked like his usual self.

LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.

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