What happened: LeBron James will miss Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors due to low back and sciatica management. Joel Embiid is listed as questionable with right foot plantar fascia injury management. Both players participated in Philadelphia's shootaround earlier in the day.
Why it matters: The 76ers hold the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference at 9-3 but are looking to rebound from a 123-101 defeat in their last outing. Philadelphia previously navigated games with both Embiid and James sidelined during an October road trip. Toronto enters seventh in the East at 5-6, looking to snap a two-game losing streak.
By the numbers: In 2026-27 through 10 games, James is averaging 15.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. Embiid has recorded 17.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game in 2026-27 through 10 games. Philadelphia is 9-3 through 12 games, while Toronto stands at 5-6 through 11 games.
What to watch: Tip-off in Philadelphia is set for Thursday night, with Embiid's availability expected to be determined closer to game time.