Wed Dec 24 00:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Sixers Face Nets Amidst Injury Bug, Look to Finish Home Slate Strong

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Brooklyn Nets tonight at 7 p.m. EST, aiming to secure a victory in their final home game of the 2025 season. However, the team is battling a bout of illness that’s impacting the roster.

Star forward Paul George is slated to return after sitting out Saturday’s win against the Dallas Mavericks, and center Joel Embiid is listed as probable despite recent illness. But the good news is tempered by concerns surrounding several other players.

Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe, along with Quentin Grimes and Dominick Barlow, are all listed as questionable for tonight’s game due to illness. This follows recent illnesses suffered by both Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, suggesting a bug is circulating within the team.

In addition to the potential absences due to illness, the Sixers will continue to be without Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford, who are still recovering from their respective injuries.

If Edgecombe, Grimes, and Barlow are unable to play, Coach [Coach’s Name, if known, otherwise remove] will be relying on other players to step up and fill the void. The Sixers will look to close out their home schedule on a high note against the Nets despite the challenges posed by the current injury situation.

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