The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Charlotte Hornets on March 11, 2024, without key players Joel Embiid and Paul George, both sidelined due to left knee injury management. This information was confirmed in the team’s injury report released on March 10, which noted that the decision is part of a strategy to rest both athletes during the front end of a back-to-back schedule.
The Sixers are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks the following night, and the coaching staff is likely prioritizing player health as both Embiid and George enter a critical phase of the season. Their absence against the Hornets is indicative of a broader trend, as both players are not expected to participate in both games of back-to-back matchups at this point in the season.
Originally scheduled for a 19:00 tip-off, the game against the Hornets has been moved to an earlier start time of 15:00 due to anticipated adverse weather conditions. This adjustment will provide the Sixers with additional travel time to prepare for their encounter with the Bucks on Tuesday night.
With both Embiid and George currently enjoying some of their most productive stretches in recent seasons, their absence is significant. The Sixers will have to rely on their remaining roster to step up in what is expected to be a competitive game against the Hornets. The team aims to secure a win to maintain momentum as they head into the crucial matchup against Milwaukee.
As the rest of the team prepares for the challenge, fans will be closely watching how this game unfolds and how the players adapt without their star athletes on the court.
