Final Injury Report for 76ers-Pistons: Will Joel Embiid, Ausar Thompson Play?
The Philadelphia 76ers are on the street on Thursday evening as they journey to tackle the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Philadelphia enters Thursday’s sport with a 35-30 file after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies at house on Tuesday evening.
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (22)Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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In Tuesday’s victory over the Grizzlies, Cameron Payne led the best way for the 76ers as he recorded 32 factors, three rebounds and 10 assists off the bench whereas Kelly Oubre Jr. added 30 factors and 12 rebounds of his personal.
Now Philadelphia will attempt to file one other victory on Thursday as they face off in opposition to the Pistons in a troublesome street matchup.
On the opposite aspect, Detroit enters Thursday’s contest with a 46-18 file after defeating the Brooklyn Nets on the street on Tuesday evening to snap their four-game shedding streak.
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Detroit Pistons middle Jalen Duren (0) © Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Jalen Duren led the best way for the Pistons in Tuesday’s victory as he ended the sport with 26 factors and 4 rebounds whereas Cade Cunningham recorded 21 factors, three rebounds and 15 assists.
While each groups want to decide up a victory in Thursday evening’s matchup, each squads could also be with out a number of key gamers as a result of accidents.
76ers Injury Report: Will Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. Play?
For the 76ers, they’ve six gamers listed on their harm report, together with each Joel Embiid and Oubre Jr.
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Philadelphia 76ers middle Joel Embiid (21) © Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Philadelphia has dominated out Embiid as a result of a proper indirect pressure as he’ll miss his seventh consecutive contest and he’s set to be re-evaluated on the finish of the week.
The 76ers have additionally dominated out Oubre Jr. as he’s anticipated to overlook a minimum of two weeks as a result of a left elbow sprain.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr (9)Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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With Oubre Jr. sidelined, Trendon Watford, Tyrese Martin and Justin Edwards might all be in line for enhance roles till the veteran ahead is cleared to return.
Tyrese Maxey has additionally been dominated out as he’s set to overlook a minimum of three weeks as a result of a proper finger tendon harm whereas Paul George stays sidelined whereas serving a suspension for violating the NBA‘s anti-drug coverage.
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Adem Bona has been dominated out as a result of again soreness whereas Andrew Drummond has been listed as questionable as a result of again spasms.
Pistons Injury Report: Will Ausar Thompson, Caris LeVert Play?
On the opposite aspect, the Pistons have two gamers listed on their harm report for Thursday’s sport in opposition to the 76ers.
Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9)Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Detroit has dominated out Ausar Thompson as he’ll miss his fourth straight sport as a result of a proper ankle sprain.
With Thompson nonetheless sidelined, Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland II might each proceed to have bigger roles.
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Detroit Pistons guard Caris Levert (8) tries to drive previous Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12)Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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The Pistons have listed Caris LeVert as uncertain as a result of a left wrist sprain and he’s anticipated to overlook his third consecutive contest.
Fans can catch Thursday evening’s matchup between the 76ers and Pistons from Detroit at 7:00 pm ET on Amazon Prime Video.
This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Mar 12, 2026, the place it first appeared within the NBA part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
