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Embiid has missed Philadelphia’s last six games with a strained oblique, and five games last month with a knee injury. To say that the 76ers have struggled in the former MVP’s absence would be an understatement, especially since Tyrese Maxey went down with a finger injury. For Thursday’s loss to the Pistons, the 76ers didn’t have Andre Drummond or Adem Bona, either. Dominick Barlow served as the starting center, finishing with 11 points, four rebounds, two steals, one block and one three-pointer.

Miller hasn’t missed a game since December, but there is a chance he misses this game. He has scored in double figures in five straight games, but his potential absence would likely lead to extra minutes for Kris Dunn.

Collins was sidelined against Milwaukee on Monday despite initially being listed as probable. He’ll be back to take on Toronto, which means Nicolas Batum will likely return to playing a role off the bench.

Mathurin will be back following a four-game absence with this toe injury. Kris Dunn and Jordan Miller have both taken on larger roles in his absence and will likely lose out on a few minutes with Mathurin back.

Leonard has played in the Clippers’ last two games, but he has missed a couple games recently with this ankle injury. He continues to manage it, but if he ends up sitting out, Jordan Miller could start in his place once again, though Miller is questionable as well with a back injury. Bennedict Mathurin is also a candidate to start if Kawhi is out.

Williams missed Monday’s game, which was the second of a back-to-back. He is on the injury report again, but he should be back to take on Milwaukee and fill out the backup center minutes.

Krejčí has missed the last five games for Portland with this calf injury. Jerami Grant (foot) has missed the last two and is also questionable. If Grant remains out and Krejčí returns, he could have some streaming appeal, though he isn’t worth the risk on a day with 12 games.

Grant has missed Portland’s last two games and could remain sidelined for a third straight. Sidy Cissoko should start again if Grant remains out, though he was unproductive in 28 minutes on Monday.

Harris will be sidelined for a third straight game, though he hasn’t played much when he’s been available. His continued absence won’t have much of an impact on the Bucks’ rotation.

Kuzma miss Monday’s game and could remain sidelined against Portland. Jericho Sims started in his place in a tall starting unit, though he didn’t contribute much in an increased role. Sims will likely head back to the bench if Kuzma returns.

Mann will be back after missing one game, which allowed Josh Minott to return to the rotation and start. Minott should be pushed back to the bench with Mann back in the lineup.