76ers and Jazz Injury Report: Key Players Questionable

Embiid and Sensabaugh's status remain uncertain for Saturday's game.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:42am

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The Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz are both dealing with injury concerns ahead of their matchup on Saturday night. All-Star center Joel Embiid and rookie forward Brice Sensabaugh are listed as questionable to play due to their respective injuries.

Why it matters

Both teams are jockeying for playoff positioning in the Eastern and Western Conferences, so the availability of their top players could have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.

The details

Embiid is dealing with a knee injury that has kept him out of the team's last two games. Sensabaugh, a promising young player for the Jazz, is also questionable with an ankle issue. The teams will likely wait until closer to tipoff to provide an official update on the playing status of these key contributors.

  • The 76ers and Jazz are scheduled to tip off at 8:00 PM EST on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Joel Embiid

All-Star center for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Brice Sensabaugh

Rookie forward for the Utah Jazz.

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What’s next

The teams will provide an official injury report closer to tipoff on Saturday to determine the availability of Embiid and Sensabaugh.

The takeaway

Injuries to star players can significantly impact the outcome of high-stakes NBA games, so fans will be closely monitoring the status of Embiid and Sensabaugh ahead of this important matchup between playoff contenders.