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Embiid Sidelined: 76ers Face Jazz Without Star Center
5 Mar
Summary
- Joel Embiid is out due to a strained right oblique.
- The 76ers also miss Kelly Oubre Jr. and VJ Edgecombe.
- Utah Jazz face significant injury issues with multiple players sidelined.
Joel Embiid will not play when the Philadelphia 76ers face the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, due to a strained right oblique. This marks a significant absence for the Sixers, who will rely on guards Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, along with reserve big men, to compensate for Embiid's role in the paint.
Philadelphia's injury report also lists Kelly Oubre Jr. out with an illness and VJ Edgecombe sidelined by a back injury. Andre Drummond is slated to start at center, with Adem Bona also expected to see increased minutes. Johni Broome remains unavailable due to recovery from a partial meniscectomy.
The Utah Jazz are also contending with numerous player absences. Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, and Jusuf Nurkic are out for the season, and Lauri Markkanen is unavailable due to hip and ankle issues. Vince Williams Jr.'s season has also concluded due to a knee injury.
With Embiid out, the 76ers' offense will largely depend on Maxey's scoring and George's playmaking. Rebounding and transition defense will be critical areas for Philadelphia, particularly against a Jazz team that thrives in open space. Embiid's return is projected for around March 7.
