However, the Sixers did get Kelly Oubre Jr. back from a 3-game absence from a left hand sprain. He returned and had a big night scoring 26 points with 11 rebounds as he was able to make things happen on both ends of the floor for Philadelphia.

Tyrese Maxey also added 31 points and 10 assists, but the Sixers struggled without Joel Embiid's presence in the post.

Coming home after a six-game road trip, the Sixers looked to whip up some home cooking against the visiting Phoenix Suns. A couple of hours before the opening tip, it was announced that the Sixers would be without Joel Embiid and Kyle Lowry,

Oubre missed Philadelphia's losses to the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors due to a left hand sprain and entered Saturday's matchup with the Nets as doubtful due to the injury. One has to wonder if this could be a long term thing for Oubre, but coach Nick Nurse squashed any concerns about that.