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Final Injury Report for 76ers-Hornets: Will Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. Play?
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The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference showdown.

Philadelphia enters Saturday’s game with a 40-33 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls at home on Wednesday night.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts with forward Paul George (8)Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

In Wednesday’s victory over the Bulls, Joel Embiid led the way for the 76ers as he recorded 35 points, six rebounds and seven assists while Paul George added 28 points, six rebounds and four assists of his own.

Now Philadelphia will try to grab another victory on Saturday as they face off against the Hornets in a tough road matchup.

On the other side, Charlotte enters Saturday’s contest with a 39-34 record after defeating the New York Knicks at home on Thursday night.

Kon Knueppel (7)Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Kon Knueppel led the way for the Hornets in Thursday’s victory as he ended the game with 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists while LaMelo Ball recorded 22 points, five rebounds and six assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, one side may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

76ers Injury Report: Will Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. Play?

For the 76ers, they have two players listed on their injury report as they have listed both Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. as questionable.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0)Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Philadelphia has listed Maxey as questionable due to a right finger tendon sprain and there is a chance he could return from a 10-game absence on Saturday.

If Maxey is unable to return, Cameron Payne and Quentin Grimes will likely both continue to have larger roles.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr (9)Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

The 76ers have also listed Oubre Jr. as questionable due to a left elbow sprain and there is a chance he could return from an eight-game absence.

Hornets Injury Report: Will Tidjane Saluan Play?

On the other side, the Hornets have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out forward Tidjane Salaun.

Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31)Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Charlotte has ruled out Salaun due to left calf strain as he will miss his 11th consecutive contest.

With Salaun still sidelined, Grant Williams and Liam McNeeley could both continue to have increased roles off the bench.

Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the 76ers and Hornets from Charlotte at 6:00 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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