The Dallas Mavericks are at home on Thursday night as they host the Philadelphia 76ers in an interconference matchup.
Dallas enters Thursday’s game with a 12-22 record after losing on the road to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00)© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
In Monday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, Max Christie led the way for the Mavericks as he recorded 25 points and five assists while Brandon Williams added 22 points and four assists of his own off the bench.
Now Dallas will try to bounce back at home on Thursday as they face off against the 76ers in a tough matchup.
On the other side, Philadelphia enters Thursday’s contest with a 17-14 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on Tuesday night in overtime.
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and guard Tyrese Maxey (0)© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Joel Embiid led the way for the 76ers in Tuesday’s victory as he ended the game with 34 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists while Tyrese Maxey recorded 34 points, four rebounds and 12 assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
76ers Injury Report, Will Joel Embiid Play?
For the 76ers, they have three players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including Embiid.
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) © Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Philadelphia has listed Embiid as probable due to a right ankle sprain and right knee injury management and he is expected to play.
The 76ers have ruled out Kelly Oubre Jr. as he continues to be sidelined as he continues to recover from a left knee sprain while Trendon Watford remains sidelined with a left adductor strain.
Mavericks Injury Report, Will Anthony Davis Play?
On the other side, the Mavericks have three players listed on their injury report, though Anthony Davis is not among them.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3).Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Of course, Davis has missed the last two games due to right adductor soreness but he is off the injury report and will return against the 76ers.
Dallas has ruled out Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum and Dereck Lively II as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie IrvingKevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the 76ers and Mavericks from Dallas at 8:30 p.m. EST on NBA TV.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.