Tyrese Maxey scored 37 points but the shorthanded Sixers, who were without Joel Embiid and Paul George among others, had no answer for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. down the stretch.

The Sixers were without their two centers on Friday, but Joel Embiid could return against the Magic on Sunday.

Is Joel Embiid playing tonight against the Magic? The 76ers superstar is listed as questionable on the injury report.

The Philadelphia 76ers played without their All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

Swelling in Joel Embiid’s knee will cause him to miss the 76ers’ road game in Denver for the fifth consecutive season next Tuesday.

The Sixers used a huge third quarter to get themselves back into the game and force overtime but couldn’t come up with enough plays in OT to beat the Knicks Wednesday.

In the second half, the Sixers showed signs of the team they were supposed to be without Joel Embiid. But their dreadful first half sunk them to 15-24.

The Philadelphia 76ers were without Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond and Kyle Lowry for Tuesday night's matchup

The news arrived after Embiid missed the previous six games because of a sprained left foot. The seven-time All-Star has only played 13 games this season because of the sprained foot, knee swelling, left knee management, a right sinus fracture, and a three-game suspension.

Westbrook was inserted into the starting lineup after Aaron Gordon's Christmas Day injury ... This is simply about injuries. Former MVP Joel Embiid has played in 13 of the Sixers' 39 games.

Unorthodox lineups and the loss of starters due to injury have the Sixers reeling in the midst of a road trip.