Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid 's status for Tuesday's matchup against the Orlando Magic was upgraded, as the veteran could make his return. While 76ers head coach Nick Nurse's encouraging injury update on Embiid offered hope, the team's latest injury report suggests that Joel is just around the corner from suiting up.

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The Bucks have allowed the 12th-most points per game, and the Philadelphia 76ers have allowed the 14th-most. Philly ranks 19th in defensive rating, and Milwaukee ranks 21st. These teams have hit the Over in four straight head-to-head matchups.

Philadelphia hosts the Miami Heat after Tyrese Maxey scored 54 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 123-114 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly planning to have Paul George in the mix for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse reacts after a disastrous third quarter led to a loss vs. the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night.

Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett each scored 22 points and the Raptors won their fifth straight game, surging in the third quarter to beat the 76ers 121-112 on Wednesday night.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat squared off in an intra-conference matchup. Miami was entering today on a three-game winning streak, and the 76ers were coming off an incredible overtime win against the Milwaukee Bucks,

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid added 29 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 130-120.

Philadelphia 76ers (8-6, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (8-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -2.5; over/under is 226.