The Knicks are looking to get back on track after losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics and they have handled the Sixers twice already on the season. Philadelphia will look to Tyrese Maxey and Paul George to lead the way in the third of four matchups with the Knicks on the season.

Two of the league's top scorers square off when Jayson Tatum (sixth, 26.8 points per game) and the Boston Celtics (44-18) host Tyrese Maxey (seventh, 26.3) and the Philadelphia 76ers (21-40) on Thursday,

Tyrese Maxey's participation in the crucial 76ers vs. Celtics game is uncertain due to a back injury. Maxey's absence would severely impact the already depleted 76ers, who are missing key players like Joel Embiid and Eric Gordon.

Are Tyrese Maxey and Paul George playing? The 76ers' injury report for their matchup with the Celtics includes both stars.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown headline the Boston Celtics' lengthy injury report ahead of their matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.