In the first game of James Harden’s month-long expected absence, the Philadelphia 76ers lost Friday night in New York, 106-104. While the Sixers will have to continue to learn how to adapt without the Beard in the lineup, they could receive a boost with the potential return of superstar center Joel Embiid, who has missed the last three games due to illness. Embiid participated at practice yesterday, a good sign for his availability this evening when the Sixers host the 7-2 Phoenix Suns. He and Danuel House Jr are both listed as questionable for tonight’s game; House also missed the Knicks game due to illness.
Struggling Sixers host West-best Suns
