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A pivotal storyline also revolves around the injuries plaguing some key players, particularly Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers and Zion Williamson of the Pelicans. Embiid's injury status hovers as questionable, creating a pressing question mark going into a matchup against the Nets. His absence could spell trouble for the 76ers, who find themselves desperate for a win within their group, especially with upcoming games against teams like the Orlando Magic, who have been on a tear lately.