The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers will square off in a highly anticipated matchup during the NBA Saturday slate. However, former MVP James Harden will not be in the lineup for the Sixers.
On the NBA Injury Report, the Sixers listed Harden as being ruled out due to scheduled injury management for his left hamstring. He was dealing with a hamstring injury prior to being dealt by the Brooklyn Nets. No other rotation player is listed on the report.
As for the Miami Heat, they may be without Jimmy Butler against the Philadelphia 76ers. He missed the Heat’s previous game due to a big toe irritation. He will be a name to keep tabs on in NBA injury news ahead of tipoff.
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With James Harden sidelined, the 76ers rely more on Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris to take on responsibility in the half-court. Meanwhile, the Joel Embiid vs. Bam Adebayo matchup will be a pivotal one.
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