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Sunday’s game will be the second game Bona has missed due to a cervical spine sprain. Jabari Walker’s playing time has increased, but not enough to warrant rostering him in redraft leagues.

Embiid is on the 76ers’ injury report for plantar fascia injury management, but the probable tag suggests he’ll be available. If he can’t play, the 76ers may start without a center, with Dean Wade moving into the starting lineup.

With Jarrett Allen (knee) out, many fantasy managers may have expected a big night from Embiid. He didn’t come through, to say the least. Embiid missed all nine of his shots from the field, with six free throws separating him from a scoreless night. The rebounds and blocks were decent, but this was a night to forget for Embiid and those rostering him. But he wasn’t alone, as LeBron James (8/7/3/2/1) shot 3-of-12 from the field and committed six turnovers. They’ll look to bounce back on Sunday against the Bulls.

This wasn’t Maxey’s best night: he attempted five shots in the first half and shot 33.3 percent from the field. His assist production was decent but didn’t reach his season average (5.3), much to the chagrin of fantasy managers rostering the star guard. The good news for Maxey managers is that the 76ers play the Bulls on Sunday, and that should be an excellent matchup for him, given Chicago’s porous defense.

Brown scored 11 of his points before halftime, shooting 5-of-8 from the field. He was less productive in the second half, but the final stat line lacked only a blocked shot. Brown has scored at least 20 points in six of nine appearances this season and has been close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats. Based on his career track record, that’s about where Brown’s fantasy value should be, rather than his third-round ADP.

Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown kept the 76ers afloat in the first half, with the former scoring 17 points. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the second-year guard shot 1-of-4 from the field and scored two points after halftime. Edgecombe still shot efficiently and provided good value in steals and three-pointers, so it wasn’t a total loss for those rostering him. Also, the 76ers end their week on Sunday with a game against the Bulls, who have struggled defensively.

Bona was initially doubtful for Friday’s game, so his absence is to be expected. Jabari Walker may pick up a few more minutes in his absence. However, Walker is not worth streaming with Joel Embiid healthy and available.

Bona’s absence could lead to some extra playing time for Jabari Walker behind Joel Embiid, though LeBron James could also log some minutes as backup center in small-ball lineups.

Bona is dealing with a cervical spine sprain that could keep him out against Cleveland. Jabari Walker could return to the rotation as the backup center, though this could also mean LeBron James spends some time at the five again.

Brown had recorded more than 21 points in a game only once over his first six games with his new team. Now he’s had at least 25 points in his last two games. Even with the 76ers at full strength, he led the team in points and field goal attempts in the win over the Pistons. Philadelphia’s road trip continues Friday against the Cavaliers.