The Philadelphia 76ers may be without Joel Embiid when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Embiid, along with James Harden, missed Saturday’s win at Sacramento but while Harden was just given rest, Embiid is dealing with left foot soreness. If Embiid does sit out, it would again postpone the first meeting with him and former teammate Ben Simmons.

The Nets got some injury news too regarding their superstar in Kevin Durant, who is set to resume on-court activities but will be out another two weeks minimum.

Wednesday’s clash between the Nets and 76ers is a big one in the Eastern Conference standings. Philadelphia’s holding onto second place at 30-16, but the Nets are among others who are right behind. A Brooklyn win would tie them with Philadelphia in the standings.

Tip-off at Wells Fargo Center starts at 7:30 p.m. EST with the 76ers a 6.5-point favourite on the NBA odds.

Nets vs. 76ers NBA Betting Odds

Philadelphia’s been strong at home this season with wins in 17 of 24 games, but what’s even more impressive is they’re 16-8 against the spread at home. Brooklyn meanwhile has covered in two of their last seven outings, but are 4-2 ATS in their last six with Philadelphia. The Nets have had trouble beating the 76ers though, winning in five of their last 16 meetings, including two of their last nine trips to Philadelphia.

The 76ers also enter Wednesday coming off a 5-0 road trip, with wins in eight of their last 10. The total has gone over in six straight 76ers home games and in nine of Philadelphia’s last 11 overall.

Brooklyn Nets

Some stellar Kyrie Irving performances propelled Brooklyn to a pair wins in the their last three contests. Irving’s scored at least 30 points in three straight games, and 86 in his last two which were both Nets wins. Irving put up 38 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in Brooklyn’s 120-116 victory over Golden State Sunday while shooting five for seven from deep. The Nets as a team went 14 for 27 from three-point range in the win.

The Nets are second in the NBA with a 38.9 three-point shooting percentage, and are also one of two clubs shooting over 50 per cent from the field. But ironically the Nets average the second-fewest shot attempts per game at 84, which has them as a below-average scoring team.

Philadelphia 76ers

Tyrese Maxey stepped up in the 76ers short-handed win Saturday, scoring a game-high 32 points. Tobias Harris, Montrezl Harrell, and Georges Niang all contributed with 17 points each. The 76ers, who are third-last in the NBA with 40.7 rebounds per game, had an abnormal night on the boards too as they outrebounded Sacramento 46-29. It gets even more bizarre considering Embiid and Harden are the team’s top two rebounders and did not suit up.

Embiid’s currently tied for the NBA scoring lead with 33.6 points per game. He’s averaged over 35 a game in January, scoring at least 30 points in all seven games he’s played. So whether he plays Wednesday will be massive in determining this game’s winner.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nets vs. 76ers?

• Regular Season

Nets Team Leaders

BK

Points	Kyrie Irving 27.1
Assists	Spencer Dinwiddie 8.39
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 9.16
FG%	Nic Claxton 70
Steals	Cameron Johnson 1.47
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.49

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 33.4
Assists	James Harden 10.85
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.18
FG%	Saben Lee 75
Steals	De'Anthony Melton 1.71
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.73

• Regular Season

76ers Team Leaders

BK

Points	Kyrie Irving 27.1
Assists	Spencer Dinwiddie 8.39
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 9.16
FG%	Nic Claxton 70
Steals	Cameron Johnson 1.47
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.49

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 33.4
Assists	James Harden 10.85
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.18
FG%	Saben Lee 75
Steals	De'Anthony Melton 1.71
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.73

Injuries

Brooklyn

Seth Curry (SG)

Out Sat Personal - 24 / 03 / 23

Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)

Prob Tues Wrist - 20 / 03 / 23

Nic Claxton (C)

Prob Fri Thumb - 08 / 03 / 23

Royce O'Neale (SF)

Prob Fri Knee - 08 / 03 / 23

Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)

Prob Fri Rest - 08 / 03 / 23

Cameron Johnson (PF)

Prob Fri Knee - 08 / 03 / 23

Yuta Watanabe (SG)

Ques Sun Back - 28 / 02 / 23

Edmond Sumner (PG)

Prob Tues Personal - 28 / 02 / 23

Ben Simmons (SG)

Out indefinitely Back - 23 / 02 / 23

Nic Claxton (C)

Prob Sat Hamstring - 09 / 02 / 23

Philadelphia

Danuel House Jr. (SF)

Ques Sat Shoulder - 24 / 03 / 23

Jalen McDaniels (PF)

Ques Sat Hip - 22 / 03 / 23

James Harden (SG)

Ques Sat Achilles - 21 / 03 / 23

James Harden (SG)

Prob Mon Foot - 18 / 03 / 23

P.J. Tucker (SF)

Prob Wed Ankle - 18 / 03 / 23

Jalen McDaniels (PF)

Ques Sat Hip - 12 / 03 / 23

James Harden (SG)

Prob Fri Foot - 07 / 03 / 23

P.J. Tucker (SF)

Ques Tues Back - 05 / 03 / 23

Tobias Harris (SF)

Ques Tues Calf - 04 / 03 / 23

Dewayne Dedmon (C)

Mid March Hip - 23 / 02 / 23

Injuries

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Seth Curry (SG)	Out Sat	Personal - 24 / 03 / 23	0-4	1-3	+ -
Curry is dealing with a personal matter, and he will not be available for Saturday's match against the Heat.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)	Prob Tues	Wrist - 20 / 03 / 23	0-2	0-2	+ -
Finney-Smith is hindered by a right wrist contusion, but it is likely that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Cavaliers.
Nic Claxton (C)	Prob Fri	Thumb - 08 / 03 / 23	6-0	2-4	+ -
Claxton was held out of the last tilt on account of a right thumb sprain and left Achilles tendinopathy. It is predicted that he will face off with the Timberwolves on Friday.
Royce O'Neale (SF)	Prob Fri	Knee - 08 / 03 / 23	6-0	2-4	+ -
O'Neale missed the previous match with left knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will participate against the Timberwolves on Friday.
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)	Prob Fri	Rest - 08 / 03 / 23	6-0	2-4	+ -
Dinwiddie was absent from the last game for rest purposes, but it is forecasted that he will be active Friday versus the Timberwolves.
Cameron Johnson (PF)	Prob Fri	Knee - 08 / 03 / 23	6-0	2-4	+ -
Johnson sat out the last contest while managing right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will suit up for Friday's showdown with the Timberwolves.
Yuta Watanabe (SG)	Ques Sun	Back - 28 / 02 / 23	7-2	4-5	+ -
Watanabe has missed the last three games due to back soreness, and it has yet to be determined if he will dress for Sunday's battle with the Hornets.
Edmond Sumner (PG)	Prob Tues	Personal - 28 / 02 / 23	7-2	4-5	+ -
Sumner has been absent from the last four contests due to a personal matter, but it is projected that he will be available against the Rockets on Tuesday.
Ben Simmons (SG)	Out indefinitely	Back - 23 / 02 / 23	8-3	5-6	+ -
Simmons is idle with a nerve impingement in his back, and it remains to be seen when he will return to the lineup.
Nic Claxton (C)	Prob Sat	Hamstring - 09 / 02 / 23	10-5	7-8	+ -
Claxton sat out the last game with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Saturday's tilt versus the 76ers.

Philadelphia

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Danuel House Jr. (SF)	Ques Sat	Shoulder - 24 / 03 / 23	3-1	2-2	+ -
House missed the last game with right shoulder soreness, and it is unclear if he will play on Saturday versus the Suns.
Jalen McDaniels (PF)	Ques Sat	Hip - 22 / 03 / 23	3-0	2-1	+ -
McDaniels was held out of the last two games with right hip soreness, and it is unknown if he will be active versus the Suns on Saturday.
James Harden (SG)	Ques Sat	Achilles - 21 / 03 / 23	3-0	2-1	+ -
Harden was sidelined the last two games with left Achilles soreness, and it is undetermined if he will play on Saturday against the Suns.
James Harden (SG)	Prob Mon	Foot - 18 / 03 / 23	1-0	1-0	+ -
Harden missed the last contest with left foot soreness, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Bulls on Monday.
P.J. Tucker (SF)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 18 / 03 / 23	1-0	1-0	+ -
Tucker has been absent from the previous two contests due to a left ankle soreness, but it is expected that he will lace up for Wednesday's battle with the Bulls.
Jalen McDaniels (PF)	Ques Sat	Hip - 12 / 03 / 23	1-1	1-1	+ -
McDaniels has missed the last two games with a right hip contusion, and it is uncertain whether he will line up for Saturday's clash against the Pacers.
James Harden (SG)	Prob Fri	Foot - 07 / 03 / 23	2-2	2-2	+ -
Harden sat out the previous match due to left foot soreness, but it is not expected to impede his status for Friday's clash against the Trail Blazers.
P.J. Tucker (SF)	Ques Tues	Back - 05 / 03 / 23	3-3	4-2	+ -
Tucker missed the last contest due to back spasms, and his availability for Tuesday's battle with the Timberwolves is hazy.
Tobias Harris (SF)	Ques Tues	Calf - 04 / 03 / 23	3-3	4-2	+ -
Harris was absent from the previous game with a left calf contusion, and it is uncertain if he will face the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Dewayne Dedmon (C)	Mid March	Hip - 23 / 02 / 23	6-5	5-6	+ -
Dedmon is out of action due to left hip tightness, and he will remain idle until the middle of March.