Final Injury Report for 76ers-Pistons: Will Joel Embiid, Ausar Thompson Play?

Philadelphia enters Thursday’s game with a 35-30 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Tuesday night.

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In Tuesday’s victory over the Grizzlies, Cameron Payne led the way for the 76ers as he recorded 32 points, three rebounds and 10 assists off the bench while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 30 points and 12 rebounds of his own.

Now Philadelphia will try to grab another victory on Thursday as they face off against the Pistons in a tough road matchup.

On the other side, Detroit enters Thursday’s contest with a 46-18 record after defeating the Brooklyn Nets on the road on Tuesday night to snap their four-game losing streak.

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Jalen Duren led the way for the Pistons in Tuesday’s victory as he ended the game with 26 points and four rebounds while Cade Cunningham recorded 21 points, three rebounds and 15 assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

76ers Injury Report: Will Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. Play?

For the 76ers, they have six players listed on their injury report, including both Joel Embiid and Oubre Jr.

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Philadelphia has ruled out Embiid due to a right oblique strain as he will miss his seventh consecutive contest and he is set to be re-evaluated at the end of the week.

The 76ers have also ruled out Oubre Jr. as he is expected to miss at least two weeks due to a left elbow sprain.

With Oubre Jr. sidelined, Trendon Watford, Tyrese Martin and Justin Edwards could all be in line for increase roles until the veteran forward is cleared to return.

Tyrese Maxey has also been ruled out as he is set to miss at least three weeks due to a right finger tendon injury while Paul George remains sidelined while serving a suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy.

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Adem Bona has been ruled out due to back soreness while Andre Drummond has been listed as questionable due to back spasms.

Pistons Injury Report: Will Ausar Thompson, Caris LeVert Play?

On the other side, the Pistons have two players listed on their injury report for Thursday’s game against the 76ers.

Detroit has ruled out Ausar Thompson as he will miss his fourth straight game due to a right ankle sprain.

With Thompson still sidelined, Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland II could both continue to have larger roles.

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The Pistons have listed Caris LeVert as doubtful due to a left wrist sprain and he is expected to miss his third consecutive contest.

Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the 76ers and Pistons from Detroit at 7:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.