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In yet another exciting clash from the 2020-21 NBA season, the Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia 76ers will take on the ninth-placed Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday.
The visiting Philadelphia 76ers will aim for a season sweep of their opponents; they currently hold a 2-0 series lead. Joel Embiid and crew are in rarefied form, winning eight games in a row ahead of Tuesday's contest.
The Philadelphia 76ers sit atop their conference with a 47-21 record behind them. Doc Rivers' side are three games ahead of the second-placed Brooklyn Nets.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers bounced back from an overtime loss to the Wizards with a resounding victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Nate Bjorkgren's men are well situated for the play-in tournament, resting at 9th in the East with a 32-36 record on the books. As things stand now, the Indiana Pacers are only one game behind eighth-placed Charlotte Hornets.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers: Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers
The biggest storyline for the match between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Indiana Pacers revolves around the health of 2021 All-Star Joel Embiid. The big man from Cameroon is dealing with a non-COVID-related illness and has been listed as questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest.
In addition to Embiid, the Sixers have ruled out Matisse Thybulle and Furkan Korkmaz. Thybulle will remain on the sidelines due to soreness in his left hand, while Korkmaz will miss game action due to an ankle-related injury.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers will remain without center Myles Turner, who is still recuperating from a toe injury.
Coach Nate Bjorkgren will hope to see Malcolm Brogdon and Jeremy Lamb back in the lineup after the guard duo missed their previous game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brogdon is nursing a hamstring injury while Lamb is dealing with a knee-related issue.
TJ Warren is expected to miss the remainder of their season because of a foot injury, while JaKarr Sampson could miss another outing due to being in the league's concussion protocol.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers: Predicted Lineups
Philadelphia 76ers
If Joel Embiid remains out, Dwight Howard could take up his place at center. Tobias Harris will resume his role at the power forward spot against the Indiana Pacers.
Ben Simmons and Seth Curry are expected to return to the floor after missing their previous game against the Detroit Pistons. Simmons, a strong candidate for DPOY in the 2020-21 season, will come in at point, with sharpshooter Curry rolling out as the team's shooting guard. Danny Green will most likely reprise his role at the small forward position.
Indiana Pacers
The shorthanded Indiana Pacers will probably use the same starting unit they deployed in their victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Former Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert could join Edmond Sumner in the backcourt. Meanwhile, Oshae Brissett and Doug McDermott could feature as the two forwards on the wing for Tuesday's matchup.
Coming in at center will be the team's undisputed floor general, Domantas Sabonis.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers Predicted Starting 5s
Philadelphia 76ers
Point Guard - Ben Simmons | Shooting Guard - Seth Curry | Small Forward - Danny Green | Power Forward - Tobias Harris | Center - Dwight Howard
Indiana Pacers
Point Guard - Caris LeVert | Shooting Guard - Edmond Sumner | Small Forward - Oshae Brissett | Power Forward - Doug McDermott | Center - Domantas Sabonis
