The Philadelphia 76ers will host the New Orleans Pelicans at Wells Fargo Center on Friday.

The 76ers (35-27) have not looked as dangerous of late as they were when Joel Embiid was available. However, the star big man remains out with a knee injury, so the Sixers have been forced to adjust. Philadelphia has been struggling when it comes to health, but the team still remains an above-average unit in the Eastern Conference. The Sixers need to bounce back, however, as they enter this game on a two-game losing streak following their 115-109 defeat at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Philadelphia has lost three of its last five, but the team has enough talent to turn things around at home, where they own a 19-14 record.

Tyrese Maxey (concussion), Robert Covington (knee), De’Anthony Melton (back) and Joel Embiid (knee) have all been ruled out for Friday’s contest.

The Pelicans (37-25) are coming off a 139-98 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. New Orleans is finally putting everything together, as the team has enjoyed healthy seasons from both Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, and if the season ended today, New Orleans would be entering the playoffs. The win over the Raptors also means the Pelicans have won two in a row and three of their last four, so the team is undoubtedly heading in the right direction. They’re also one of the best road teams in the NBA thanks to a 19-13 record away from home.

Dyson Daniels (knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s game. The rest of the team is healthy.

This will be the second meeting between these two teams this season. The Pelicans won the previous matchup by a score of 124- 114 on Nov. 29.