Estatísticas de jogadores e prévia: Cleveland Cavaliers x Philadelphia 76ers (1 de mar. de 2027)

Embiid (right foot injury management) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers. Embiid will sit out the front end of this back-to-back set. With Adem Bona (back) and Dominick Barlow (back) sidelined, Dean Wade, Jabari Walker and Tacko Fall could all see increased playing time, while LeBron James could also see more time at the five as well.

Barlow (back) participated in Thursday's shootaround but doesn't have a timeline to return to game action, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. Barlow has been dealing with back soreness dating back to the preseason, so his participation in shootaround is an encouraging step. However, the 76ers have yet to provide a firm return date, and he'll likely need to ramp up further before he's cleared to play. Barlow should be monitored in deeper formats, but he isn't someone who needs to be rostered while he remains sidelined.

Bona (back) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week after seeing a specialist, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. The fact that Bona needed to see a specialist suggests the injury may be more significant than initially thought, and he'll remain sidelined for at least the next several games. Even when healthy, the big man has seen his role shrink with Joel Embiid (foot) back in the rotation, averaging just 0.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in four appearances outside of his 25-minute effort against the Pistons in late October. In Bona's absence, Jabari Walker could see a few more minutes as Philadelphia's backup center.

Hukporti has sustained a season-ending ruptured right Achilles tendon, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Hukporti went down with an Achilles injury in Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks, and an MRI has since revealed a rupture. He signed a one-year deal with the 76ers over the summer, so Hukporti will be an unrestricted free agent come season's end. With Hukporti's year already finished, Adem Bona (foot) should assume the backup center role behind Joel Embiid once healthy. Reported out for season.

Mitchell (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks. Mitchell will miss his first game of the season due to a left knee contusion. The Cavaliers will be without all of their usual starters, meaning Tyrese Proctor, Meleek Thomas and Craig Porter should all see significant minutes in the backcourt.

Mobley (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's meeting with Dallas. Mobley will miss a second consecutive contest due to a left great toe sprain, and his next chance to play will come Monday against the Bulls. Jarrett Allen (knee) is questionable for Saturday's contest, so Thomas Bryant could be asked to step into an expanded role.

Allen (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks. Allen will get a break to rest his injured right knee after playing in each of Cleveland's last three games. With Evan Mobley (toe) also out, Thomas Bryant can be expected to take on a larger role Saturday.

Harden (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Dallas. Harden will miss his first game of the season due to a calf issue he picked up sometime after Friday's loss to Miami. Fellow guard Donovan Mitchell (knee) will also be inactive Saturday, leaving Tyrese Proctor, Craig Porter and Meleek Thomas as Cleveland's top backcourt options.

Merrill (elbow) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. Merrill has battled a lingering elbow issue since the preseason. He will now miss a third consecutive contest, with his next opportunity to suit up coming Friday in Miami. While Merrill is sidelined, Craig Porter, Meleek Thomas and Tyrese Proctor should see more minutes.

Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks. Watson will join the rest of Cleveland's regular starters on the inactive list. The 24-year-old's next chance to play will come Monday against Chicago. With Watson sidelined, Jaylon Tyson and Mario Hezonja will likely see increased playing time.

Tomlin is set to miss several weeks with a lower back stress reaction, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. This is a tough blow for the forward and there's no guarantee he's cleared right away when he's re-evaluated in three-to-four weeks. Tomlin wasn't projected to crack the rotation ahead of Opening Night and was penciled in to be an emergency depth option.