The upcoming Sixers vs Celtics game on TNT has been hit with a wave of injuries, leaving fans wondering who will actually take the court. With several key players ruled out, this matchup is shaping up to be a test of bench strength for both teams.
Major Absences for Both Teams
Philadelphia 76ers Out List:
- Joel Embiid (left knee injury management)
- Tyrese Maxey (lower back sprain)
- Paul George (left groin soreness)
- Jared McCain (torn meniscus)
- Kyle Lowry (right hip injury management)
- Eric Gordon (wrist surgery)
Boston Celtics Out List:
- Jaylen Brown (right knee posterior impingement)
- Jrue Holiday (right hand mallet finger)
- Al Horford (left big toe sprain)
- Kristaps Porzingis (illness)
Questionable Players
On top of the confirmed absences, a few players remain questionable:
- Sixers: Justin Edwards (left ankle sprain)
- Celtics: Jayson Tatum (right shoulder impingement) and Sam Hauser (right ankle sprain)
Who’s Available Tonight?
Sixers Players Available:
- Quentin Grimes
- Lonnie Walker IV
- Kelly Oubre, Jr.
- Guerschon Yabusele
- Andre Drummond
- Adem Bona
- Jared Butler
- Ricky Council IV
- Jeff Dowtin, Jr.
- Alex Reese
Celtics Players Available:
- Derrick White
- Payton Pritchard
- Luke Kornet
- Jordan Walsh
- Neemias Queta
- Torrey Craig
- JD Davison
- Drew Peterson
- Xavier Tillman
- Baylor Scheierman
- Miles Norris
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Key Storylines
With several top players sidelined, this game now turns into a battle of role players and bench depth. Fans can expect matchups like Quentin Grimes vs. Derrick White to take center stage, while Lonnie Walker IV will face the Celtics team that previously released him after training camp.
While this wasn’t the blockbuster showdown TNT had hoped for, it still presents an interesting opportunity for rising stars to shine under the national spotlight.
नमस्ते, मेरा नाम अमित वर्मा है। मैं हिंदी में सरकारी योजनाओं और स्कीम्स से जुड़ी ताज़ा खबरें और जानकारी साझा करता हूं। राजस्थान का निवासी होने के नाते, मेरा उद्देश्य आपको सभी सरकारी योजनाओं की सटीक और सरल जानकारी प्रदान करना है।