The Philadelphia 76ers are continuing their homestand against the Washington Wizards. As they look to make up ground in the standings, the Sixers need to pick up a win tonight at 7:00 P.M. EST. However,

As the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers are close to the midway point of the season and the same problems exist. Things aren’t about to get any easier, either.

Will Joel Embiid feature tonight against Washington Wizards? Embiid was absent in the match against Phoenix Suns.

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on January 2, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NBAE via Getty Images ...

The Sixers’ matchup against the Wizards is one of two easier matchups before their schedule ramps up, and they need to make the most of it.

Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards due to a lingering left foot sprain.

Tyrese Maxey scored the go-ahead basket with 23.7 seconds left and finished with 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-103 win over Washington.

For the game, the 76ers will be without their best player, as Joel Embiid has been ruled out. The 2023 MVP missed the team's last game, so this will be his second straight out of action.

Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers roared back to form with a 124-117 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.

Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to three games by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday.

In Detroit meanwhile, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for 71 points as the Phoenix Suns squeezed past the Pistons with a 125-121 win.

The Eastern Conference leaders arrived in Minneapolis having lost two of their three previous NBA games. Read more at straitstimes.com.