Sixers, Jazz Struggle with Injuries in Back-to-Back

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NBA News today, subscribe and stay game ready. The Philadelphia Sixers are shaking off a tough loss to the San Antonio Spurs from 2th and 9th. Now they head into the second game of a back-to-back against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Rookie stand out VJ Edgecomb, left that Spurs match up early with a back issue. An MRI confirmed a lumbar contusion, so he's out for the Jazz game and will get checked again before Saturday's trip to Atlanta. The Sixers have more absences piling up, which can make things rough. Joel Embed is sidelined by an oblique strain. Paul George remains suspended. Johnny Broome deals with a meniscus injury and Kelly Ubrae Jr. misses. A second straight game due to illness. Meanwhile, the Jazz are seriously shorthanded too. Jaron Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, Joseph Nerkich, and Vince Williams Jr. are all done for the season with knee, shoulder, nose, and ACL problems. Laurie Markenen sits out at least another week after a recent hip tweak in practice.

1:04This comes after the Jazz got hit with a $500,000 fine earlier this season for poor effort. With a few days off after Wednesday, the Sixers hope to regroup and get healthier soon. This episode is supported by our sponsor, Sea Details in the Description. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.