76ers Players Ruled Out Against Magic

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, looking to extend their first winning streak of the season to three games, despite being short-handed. Key players Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond, and Kyle Lowry will all miss the game due to various injuries, leaving the Sixers with a tough challenge against the Magic, who have been successful recently. Embiid's absence marks his sixth consecutive game missed due to knee management, while George, who scored 29 points in the previous game, is resting as part of his recovery. The Sixers' head coach, Nick Nurse, must effectively manage the rotation, particularly involving rookie Jared McCain, who has shown promise but has been underutilized. Conversely, the Magic come off a loss to the Knicks and are also missing key players, including Paolo Banchero. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they navigate through injuries and back-to-back game fatigue.