The Philadelphia 76ers (10-3) are set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers (7-6) on Tuesday in a highly anticipated In-Season Tournament game. However, the Cavs will face a significant challenge as they will be without key players due to injuries.

According to Spencer Davies of Cavs Insider, Donovan Mitchell, the top scorer for the Cavaliers, will remain sidelined with a hamstring injury. Joining him on the injury report are Isaac Okoro and Ty Jerome, both of whom are still recovering from knee and ankle injuries respectively. Caris LeVert's availability for the game remains uncertain as he deals with a knee issue.

In contrast, the Sixers have only one player listed on their current injury report, with Kelly Oubre Jr. nursing a rib injury. This means that Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and De'Anthony Melton will lead the charge against a depleted Cavs lineup that will be featuring Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.

The game takes place during the "group stage" of the In-Season Tournament, and the Sixers currently hold a 2-1 record in the competition. However, their loss to the Indiana Pacers has put them in a precarious position. To advance further, Philadelphia will need to secure a victory against the Cavs and hope that the Pacers suffer defeats against both the Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons.

While the Cavs will miss the offensive firepower of Donovan Mitchell, Philadelphia will have the daunting task of containing Darius Garland, who has been impressive this season. Nonetheless, the absence of Mitchell will provide some respite for the Sixers' defense.

Joel Embiid currently leads the league in points per game, averaging an outstanding 31.9 points through 13 games. Donovan Mitchell holds the eighth spot in scoring, averaging 29.2 points per game, while Tyrese Maxey ranks thirteenth with an average of 26.8 points. Maxey has been a breakout star for the Sixers this season, and the team will rely on his stellar performances to secure a win against the Cavs.

As the big game approaches, both teams will be eager to continue their strong starts to the season. The Sixers aim to maintain their position among the elite teams in the league, while the injury-ridden Cavs must find a way to overcome adversity and stay competitive.

The matchup between the Sixers and the Cavs promises to be an intense battle between two talented teams. Basketball fans eagerly await the outcome as these players take the court on Tuesday night.