Philadelphia 76ers stars LeBron James and Joel Embiid will miss Saturday's road game against the Charlotte Hornets due to injury management. James is dealing with low back/sciatica, while Embiid has right foot plantar fasciitis. This marks the first time this season both players will sit out together, as the team continues to prioritize their health during a demanding schedule. The Sixers are playing the second game of a back-to-back set and are expected to remain cautious with their key players throughout the season. Each star has missed one previous game individually, but this is their first simultaneous absence.
Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable after missing Friday's win over the New York Knicks with a left patella injury. Center Tacko Fall (quad) and forward Jabari Walker (knee) are also questionable. Fall has yet to play this season, while Walker last appeared in the team's victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. Coach Nick Nurse praised James for his performance in the Knicks game, calling it his "best game" of the season. James recorded 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in that contest.
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