The Philadelphia 76ers face a challenging matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, missing key players due to injuries and illness. Andre Drummond has been ruled out, while Tyrese Maxey is recovering from a hamstring injury and will be re-evaluated soon.

Joel Embiid is also sidelined for the second game of the back-to-back set, which raises questions about his future participation in such games. The 76ers may need to rely on Guerschon Yabusele and rookie Adem Bona to fill the gaps in their lineup.