Final Injury Report for Magic-76ers: Will Joel Embiid, Jett Howard Play?

In Sunday’s victory over the Bucks, Tyrese Maxey led the way for the 76ers as he recorded 21 points and two rebounds while Quentin Grimes added 20 points, three rebounds and five assists of his own off the bench.

Now Philadelphia will try to clinch the No. 7 seed in the East with a victory over the Magic on Wednesday to set up a matchup with the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.

On the other side, Orlando enters the Play-In Tournament as the No. 8 seed in the East after ending the regular season with a 45-37 record following a loss to the Celtics on the road on Sunday night.

Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists while Jalen Suggs recorded 23 points, six rebounds and three assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s Play-In game, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Magic Injury Report: Will Jett Howard, Jonathan Isaac Play?

For the Magic, they have two players listed on their injury report as they have listed both Jett Howard and Jonathan Isaac as questionable.

Orlando has listed Howard as questionable due to a left ankle sprain and he is in danger of missing his sixth consecutive contest.

If Howard remains sidelined against the Magic, Tristan da Silva could continue to have an increased role off the bench.

The Magic have also listed Isaac as questionable due to a left knee sprain that has sidelined him in 20 of Orlando’s last 21 games.

76ers Injury Report: Will Joel Embiid Play?

On the other side, the 76ers have three players listed on their injury report, including star center Joel Embiid.

Philadelphia has ruled out Embiid due to post appendectomy surgery recovery as he will miss his fourth consecutive contest and he is expected to miss the entire Play-In Tournament for the 76ers.

With Embiid still sidelined, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond will likely continue to have increased roles.

The 76ers have also ruled out Johni Broome as he will miss the rest of the season while recovering from right knee surgery while Trendon Watford has been listed as probable and is expected to play despite dealing with an illness.

Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Magic and 76ers from Philadelphia at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.