The Philadelphia 76ers will host the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday.

The 76ers (32-22) have been struggling in recent weeks following the injury sustained by Joel Embiid, who’s expected to return to action at some point before the end of the campaign, and their latest results have evidenced that. Philadelphia enters this game having lost three of its last five games, including a 109-104 defeat against the Miami Heat in their last game before the All-Star break. The Sixers have looked good at home, though, with a 17-11 record. The struggles of the Sixers have pushed Tyrese Maxey into a more prominent role. Maxey is averaging 25.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game this season, which has been a career-best season for him. Without Embiid, the 76ers will only go as far as Maxey can carry them.

Nicolas Batum (hamstring) is a game-time call for Thursday. De’Anthony Melton (back), Robert Covington (knee) and Joel Embiid (knee) are out.

The Knicks (33-22) are coming off a 118-100 loss to the Orlando Magic in their most recent game before the All-Star break. Head coach Tom Thibodeau was not worried about the team’s latest skid, however, as New York entered the break on a four-game losing skid. The coaching staff hopes the week long of rest has been enough for the team to recharge batteries ahead of the second half of the campaign. The Knicks have also gone 14-14 on the road this season. New York did win the previous meeting against the 76ers, 128-92, on January 5. The Knicks will rely heavily on Jalen Brunson. The star guard is averaging 27.6 points and 6.5 assists per game on the season.

Bojan Bogdanovic (calf), Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) and Duane Washington (thumb) are game-time calls for Thursday. Julius Randle (shoulder), OG Anunoby (elbow) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) are all out.