Sixers will be down 2 more players in road matchup vs. Thunder
Obviously, Philadelphia was missing so many key pieces, but it was hoping to at least have Kelly Oubre Jr. back in the lineup. Oubre will be ruled out after he was listed as doubtful for the contest. He had been out due to a right knee sprain as of late so a doubtful tag was an updated for him.
Along with Oubre, the Sixers will be without two-way guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. who will be inactive for this contest against the Thunder.
On the bright side, Guerschon Yabusele will return and he will be in the starting lineup.
Sixers PF Guerschon Yabusele will play tonight vs. the OKC Thunder. Two-way PG Jeff Dowtin Jr. will be inactive.
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) March 19, 2025
The Sixers and the Thunder will tip off at 8 p.m. EDT from the Paycom Center on Wednesday.
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