Final Injury Report for Heat-76ers: Will Norman Powell, Joel Embiid Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers are at home on Thursday night as they host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference showdown.

Philadelphia enters Thursday’s game with a 32-26 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers on the road on Tuesday night.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and guard Tyrese Maxey (0)Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

(Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)

In Tuesday’s victory over the Pacers, Tyrese Maxey led the way for the 76ers as he recorded 32 points, nine rebounds and eight assists while Joel Embiid added 27 points, six rebounds and five assists of his own.

Now Philadelphia will try to grab another victory on Thursday as they face off against the Heat in a tough home matchup.

On the other side, Miami enters Thursday’s contest with a 31-28 record after losing on the road to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24) © Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Norman Powell led the way for the Heat in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 26 points and six rebounds while Bam Adebayo recorded 18 points and nine rebounds.

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.

Heat Injury Report: Will Norman Powell, Davion Mitchell Play?

For the Heat, they have four players listed on their injury report, including both Powell and Davion Mitchell.

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

(Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

Miami has listed Powell as questionable due to right groin soreness and he is in danger of missing his first game since February 11.

If Powell is sidelined, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Pelle Larsson could both be in line for increased roles.

Miami Heat guard Davion MitchellDale Zanine-Imagn Images

(Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)

The Heat have also listed Mitchell as questionable due to an illness that caused him to miss Saturday’s victory over the Grizzlies, though he was able to play against the Bucks on Tuesday.

If Mitchell is sidelined, Kasparas Jakucionis and Dru Smith could both be in line for increased roles.

Nikola Jovic has been ruled out due to lower back injury management as he will miss his third consecutive contest while Terry Rozier remains away from the team.

76ers Injury Report: Will Joel Embiid Play?

On the other side, the 76ers have two players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including Embiid.

Philadelphia has listed Embiid as probable due to right knee injury management and right shin soreness and he is expected to play after returning from a five-game absence in Tuesday’s victory.

The 76ers have ruled out Paul George as he continues to serve his 25-game suspension handed to him by the NBA for violating their anti-drug policy.

Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Heat and 76ers from Philadelphia at 7:00 p.m. EST.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Final Injury Report for Heat-76ers: Will Norman Powell, Joel Embiid Play?

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