The Sixers have up to date their damage report ahead of Sunday’s Sixers-Raptors contest. Tyrese Maxey has been downgraded to questionable, coping with left hip tightness. If he had been to miss tonight’s game, he’d be a part of Joel Embiid, Robert Covington and De’Anthony Melton on the sidelines.
It’s unclear when Maxey sustained this damage, however him taking a night time off is perhaps for one of the best. Since getting back from a concussion, Maxey has averaged 38 minutes per contest throughout 10 video games, and over 40 minutes throughout the final 5 video games alone. Beyond stated timeline, the Sixers have leaned closely on Maxey in Embiid’s absence. With the postseason on the horizon, retaining Maxey contemporary needs to be in one of the best curiosity of everybody concerned.
You even have to issue within the opponent — the Toronto Raptors. Currently, they’re coping with accidents to a number of key gamers. Scottie Barnes and Chris Boucher are out tonight, and RJ Barrett is questionable. They even have their sights set on a lottery decide this summer time, and have racked up a honest share of L’s. Keep in thoughts, the Sixers play a robust game on Tuesday in opposition to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In associated information, the Sixers have known as up Ricky Council IV and Jeff Dowtin Jr., each whom performed within the Delaware Blue Coats common season finale. There’s a good likelihood we might see one or each in tonight’s game if Maxey is to miss it.
Whether it’s the Sixers being cautious or load management in disguise, maintain an eye on Maxey’s standing ahead of Sunday’s 6 p.m. tip-off.