Sixers prepare for Cavaliers with key injuries ahead of NBA Cup matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

The Philadelphia 76ers face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Cup on Friday at Rocket Arena. The Sixers aim to secure their second win in Cup play after a victory over the Detroit Pistons. Adem Bona is listed as doubtful due to a cervical spine sprain, while Dominick Barlow is out with a lower back injury. Joel Embiid is not on the injury report despite a plantar fascia issue. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST.
- •Sixers are 1-0 in the NBA Cup, aiming to improve against the Cavaliers.
- •Adem Bona is doubtful; Dominick Barlow is out due to injury.
- •Joel Embiid continues to play through foot issues.
- •Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. EST on Friday.
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Full injury report for Adem Bona, Sixers vs. Cavaliers in NBA Cup
"Here is the full injury report for Adem Bona and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Cup on Friday.
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