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The Philadelphia 76ers have four players listed on the injury list for Saturday’s matchup, beginning with star wing Paul George, who remains sidelined following arthroscopic knee surgery on his left knee that took place in mid-July. George was the big name expected to miss action, though he has returned to practice this week, indicating he is drawing closer to game action. The 34-year-old struggled with durability during his first season with Philadelphia, appearing in just 41 games as a result of a hyper-extended left knee and a separate groin injury. Next, Jared McCain also remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from torn ulnar collateral ligament surgery on his right thumb suffered right before training camp. The re-evaluation for McCain’s status is scheduled for early November. Trendon Watford also stays on the sideline due to left hamstring tightness but has been practicing with the squad, suggesting he is close to making his Sixers debut. Additionally, Justin Edwards is listed as probable with right rib soreness, meaning his status remains up in the air heading into Saturday night’s contest. 76ers and Charlotte Hornets predicted lineups and where to watch the game Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time Where to Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia Predictions for tonight’s 76ers vs Hornets The Philadelphia 76ers enter this game as favorites to secure their second straight victory. Their strong backcourt performance in the opener, combined with home-court advantage, gives them an edge over the visiting Hornets. Tyrese Maxey’s 40-point opening night and rookie VJ Edgecombe’s record-setting debut provide significant offensive firepower. The Hornets are coming off an impressive 136-117 victory over Brooklyn, where they displayed balanced scoring. However, facing a Sixers team that just defeated Boston on the road presents a stiffer challenge. The combination of Embiid’s interior presence, even limited, and the backcourt’s scoring ability should be enough to overcome Charlotte’s offensive threats and improve to 2-0 on the young season. Can they? Only time will tell.
