After starting the season with a 5-1 record, the Philadelphia 76ers have struggled to find consistency in November.
Even though VJ Eddgecomb has second-most Points Per Game (15.9) along with second-most Steals per game (1.4) among Rookies, and Tyrese Maxey is averaging 31.9 Points Per Game (3rd best in the NBA), the Sixers have a 3-5 record over the last 17 days.
While Paul George has only played one game so far this season, Joel Embiid has not played since November 8th. The 76ers on Thursday Night in Milwaukee, after losing 121-112 in Philadelphia to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday Night.
Who Will Be Playing for Sixers against the Bucks?
The 2022-23 NBA MVP Award Winner Joel Embiid has been ruled out and will not play his sixth straight game. Philadelphia is listed the 7-time NBA All-Star Selection as being unavailable to play due to Right Knee Injury Management.
After his impressive debut in the 76ers’ final preseason game, Joel Embiid has only played in six games so far this season, and nine Sixers players have played more minutes than Philadelphia’s Starting Center.
Paul George is not listed on the Injury Report and is expected to play in Milwaukee on Thursday Night. The 35 year old Forward played 21 minutes in his first game back from injury on November 17th, during which he had Nine Points and Seven Rebounds.
Tyrese Maxey is listed as Probable to play versus the Bucks after the All-Star Guard sustained a right quad contusion injury. The 25-year-old leading scorer for the 76ers leads the NBA in Minutes Played Per Game (40.3).
The Bucks will be without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is expected to miss multiple weeks with a Groin Injury.
Only four Sixers players have been on the floor for all 14 games this season:
*Tyrese Maxey
*VJ Edgecomb
*Quentin Grimes
*Jabari Walker
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