This Friday, the NBA features a modest slate of seven games with key injury updates impacting several star players. The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Orlando Magic among other matchups, creating a diverse player pool despite some injuries. Noteworthy injuries include Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Karl-Anthony Towns, affecting team dynamics and player minutes significantly.

The injury report highlights the absence of players like Embiid, potentially enhancing opportunities for Guerschon Yabusele at center. Other notable questionable players include De'Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton, whose statuses will also impact lineup decisions.