The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Toronto Raptors on Friday before hitting the road for a four-game road trip. They will be undermanned when they play host to their division rivals.
The Sixers will be without Nic Batum for a second straight game. He is listed as out with a right hamstring strain. He suffered the injury in a loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday.
As for De’Anthony Melton, who left Wednesday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a thigh contusion, he is listed as questionable for this contest.
Robert Covington, who missed Wednesday’s win with an illness, is listed as probable against the Raptors. With Batum out and Melton likely out, Covington will play an important role against Toronto on Friday.
Nic Batum is listed as out tomorrow against the Raptors due to a right hamstring strain.
Robert Covington is listed as probable with an illness.
De'Anthony Melton is questionable due to a left thigh contusion. #Sixers— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) December 21, 2023
The Sixers look to pick up another win before the road trip that begins on Christmas Day against the Miami Heat.
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