The Philadelphia 76ers are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Phoenix Suns in an interconference showdown.
Philadelphia enters Tuesday’s game with a 23-18 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers at home on Monday night.
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and guard Tyrese Maxey (0)© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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In Monday’s victory over the Pacers, Joel Embiid led the way for the 76ers as he recorded 30 points, nine rebounds and four assists while Tyrese Maxey added 29 points, four rebounds, eight assists and eight steals of his own.
Now Philadelphia will try to grab another victory on Tuesday as they face off against the Suns in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Phoenix enters Tuesday’s contest with a 26-17 record after defeating the Brooklyn Nets on the road on Monday night.
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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) © Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Dillon Brooks led the way for the Suns in Monday’s victory as he ended the game with 27 points and five rebounds while Devin Booker recorded 24 points, four rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Suns Injury Report, Will Jalen Green, Mark Williams Play?
For the Suns, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Mark Williams as questioanble.
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Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Phoenix has listed Williams as questionable due to right knee injury management and they may elect to sit him with Tuesday’s game being the second of a back-to-back.
If Williams is sidelined, Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richard may be in line for larger roles against the 76ers.
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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The good news for the Suns is that Jalen Green is officially off their injury report and will play on Tuesday after being sidelined for all but two games this season due to a right hamstring strain.
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76ers Injury Report, Will Joel Embiid, Paul George Play?
On the other side, the 76ers have two players listed on their injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Suns.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel EmbiidTrevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Philadelphia has ruled out Embiid due to right ankle injury management as they will elect to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back.
With Embiid sidelined, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona will likely be in line for larger roles.
The 76ers have listed George as questionable due to left knee injury management and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest after he sat out Monday’s victory.
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Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8)Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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If George is sidelined once again, Kelly Oubre Jr., Quentin Grimes and Jabari Walker could all have increased roles.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Suns and 76ers from Philadelphia at 7:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 20, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.