The Philadelphia 76ers face a daunting challenge as they prepare to host the Orlando Magic without several key players, including Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond, and Kyle Lowry.

Embiid, the reigning MVP, is set to miss his sixth consecutive game due to knee management issues, while Drummond is sidelined with an ankle sprain. George has recently returned but is being managed carefully, and Lowry just came back after a five-game absence.

The 76ers, struggling with a 5-14 record, are looking to build on their recent success, but the absence of these players complicates their efforts against a strong Magic team that is also dealing with injuries to key players.