The Philadelphia 76ers are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Utah Jazz in an interconference matchup.
Philadelphia enters Wednesday’s game with a 33-28 record after losing at home to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0)Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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In Tuesday’s loss to the Spurs, Tyrese Maxey led the way for the 76res as he recorded 21 points and eight rebounds while Jabari Walker added 20 points and seven rebounds of his own.
Now Philadelphia will try to bounce back at home on Wednesday as they face off against a struggling Jazz team.
On the other side, Utah enters Wednesday’s contest with an 18-43 record after losing at home to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George© Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Keyonte George led the way for the Jazz in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 36 points, two rebounds and two assists while Kyle Filipowski recorded 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Jazz Injury Report
For the Jazz, they have five players listed on their injury report for Wednesday’s game in Philadelphia.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23)Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Utah has ruled out Lauri Markkanen as he is expected to miss at least one more week while recovering from a hip impingement.
With Markkanen still sidelined, Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh and John Konchard could all continue to have increased roles.
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Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (20)Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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The Jazz have also ruled out Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, Jusuf Nurkic and Vince Williams Jr. as they are all set to miss the remainder of the season due to injuries.
76ers Injury Report: Will Joel Embiid, V.J. Edgecombe Play?
On the other side, the 76ers have four players listed on their injury report including both Joel Embiid and V.J. Edgecombe.
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Philadelphia has ruled out Embiid due to a right oblique strain as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
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With Embiid sidelined once again, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona could both continue to have larger roles.
The 76ers have also ruled out Edgecombe due to a lumbar contusion that he suffered during Tuesday’s loss to the Spurs.
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ EdgecombeMatt Krohn-Imagn Images
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With Edgecombe sidelined, Cameron Payne and Quentin Grimes could both be in line for increased roles.
Kelly Oubre Jr. has been ruled out due to an illness as he will miss his second straight game while Paul George remains sidelined while serving a suspension for violating the NBA‘s anti-drug policy.
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Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Jazz and 76ers from Philadelphia at 7:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.