James and Embiid Ruled Out for Sixers vs Hornets

The Sixers will play without LeBron James and Joel Embiid on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. James is dealing with low back and sciatica issues while Embiid is managing right foot plantar fasciitis. This marks the first time the team has been without both players in the same contest this season. Each has already sat out one game separately for similar reasons as the club takes a measured approach during its second back-to-back of the year.

Additional Injury Updates

Jaylen Brown remains questionable after missing Friday's win over the New York Knicks with a left patella injury. Center Tacko Fall, who has yet to appear in a game this season, is also questionable with a quad issue. Forward Jabari Walker has not played since sustaining a knee injury in the team's win against the Milwaukee Bucks last Saturday and is listed as questionable as well.

Recent Performance Context

James delivered his strongest showing of the season in the victory over the Knicks. It was his first 20-point outing since joining Philadelphia, where he finished with 20 points along with 9 rebounds and 8 assists.