The Philadelphia 76ers, looking to rebound from a tough loss to the Lakers that snapped a five-game winning streak, face the Phoenix Suns in a Saturday night matchup at the Mortgage Matchup Center. The Suns, winners of four of their last six but coming off a defensive lapse against the Warriors, aim to leverage their home court where they’ve gone 17-8 this season. With Joel Embiid questionable for Philly and Devin Booker and Jalen Green potentially sidelined for Phoenix, this could turn into a guard-heavy battle featuring Tyrese Maxey against Bradley Beal, as both teams navigate injuries amid playoff positioning in their respective conferences.
Venue Location
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ. This is a home game for the Suns.
Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).
Injury Report
The Sixers could be without star center Joel Embiid due to knee management, while Paul George remains suspended. The Suns face uncertainty with Devin Booker and Jalen Green questionable, and Grayson Allen ruled out, potentially forcing reliance on Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic for scoring and rebounding.
Philadelphia 76ers Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Joel Embiid | Questionable | Right knee injury management. |
| Paul George | Out | League suspension (ongoing 25-game suspension). |
Phoenix Suns Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Grayson Allen | Out | Right knee sprain. |
| Devin Booker | Questionable | Right ankle sprain. |
| Jalen Green | Questionable | Right hamstring injury management/left hip contusion. |
| Isaiah Livers | Out | Left shoulder sprain. |
Player Matchups to Watch
Injuries could shift this to a perimeter-focused game, with Maxey’s speed testing the Suns’ backcourt and Embiid (if available) dominating inside against Nurkic. Phoenix’s shooting (recent 48% FG in wins) meets Philly’s strong road defense (allowing 113.8 PPG away), but absences may create exploitable mismatches for veterans like Beal and Oubre.
- Tyrese Maxey (PHI) vs. Bradley Beal (PHX): Maxey (28.8 PPG, 48.6% FG) carries the load without George, facing Beal’s scoring (high usage if Booker sits). A guard duel testing speed vs. experience.
- Joel Embiid (PHI, if available) vs. Jusuf Nurkic (PHX): Embiid (29.8 PPG, 11.2 RPG) dominates paint matchups, but knee concerns loom; Nurkic (rebounding focus) must contain him to control boards.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (PHI) vs. Royce O’Neale (PHX): Oubre’s athleticism (recent double-doubles) vs. O’Neale’s defense; a wing battle for second-chance points.
- Other Notes: If Booker plays, his 25.4 PPG exploits Philly’s perimeter; Dominick Barlow (PHI rookie) could see minutes vs. Suns’ thin frontcourt without Allen.
Recent Team Forms
The Sixers are 6-4 in their last 10, showing road resilience but defensive vulnerabilities (allowing 114.8 PPG lately). The Suns are also 6-4, with strong shooting in wins but recent home struggles.
Philadelphia 76ers (6-4 in last 10 games, averaging 116.8 PPG, allowing 113.8 PPG):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 5 | @ LAL | L | 115-119 |
| Feb 3 | @ GSW | W | 113-94 |
| Feb 2 | @ LAC | W | 128-113 |
| Jan 31 | vs NOP | W | 124-114 |
| Jan 29 | vs SAC | W | 113-111 |
| Jan 27 | @ MIA | W | 120-112 |
| Jan 25 | vs ATL | W | 118-105 |
| Jan 23 | @ BKN | L | 102-115 |
| Jan 21 | vs IND | L | 110-124 |
| Jan 19 | @ TOR | L | 105-118 |
Phoenix Suns (6-4 in last 10 games, averaging 111.3 PPG, allowing 110.2 PPG):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 5 | vs GSW | L | 97-101 |
| Feb 3 | @ POR | W | 130-125 |
| Feb 1 | vs LAC | L | 93-117 |
| Jan 30 | vs CLE | W | 126-113 |
| Jan 28 | vs MEM | L | 98-110 |
| Jan 26 | @ SAC | W | 124-118 |
| Jan 24 | vs DAL | W | 115-109 |
| Jan 23 | @ ATL | L | 103-110 |
| Jan 20 | @ PHI | W | 116-110 |
| Jan 19 | @ BKN | W | 126-117 |
Series History
The Suns hold a 78-60 all-time edge over the Sixers. Phoenix has won four straight, including a 116-110 victory on January 20, 2026, and eight of the last ten head-to-heads. Philly is winless in their last six trips to Phoenix.
| Date | Location | Result | Score |
| Jan 20, 2026 | @ PHI | W (PHX) | 116-110 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | @ PHI | W (PHX) | 109-99 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | @ PHX | W (PHX) | 118-116 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | @ PHX | W (PHX) | 115-102 |
| Nov 4, 2023 | vs PHX | L (PHX) | 100-112 |
Suns have won 4 of the last 5.
Betting Trends
Suns are slight home favorites; trends favor Phoenix ATS lately, with overs hitting in recent matchups. Suns 33-17-2 ATS overall (22-30 O/U); Sixers 29-22 ATS (16-7 road).
- ATS Trends: Suns 6-4 ATS last 10; Sixers 6-4 ATS last 10. Suns 17-8 ATS at home; Sixers 7-8 ATS as underdogs.
- O/U Trends: Over in 5 of Suns’ last 10; over in 4 of Sixers’ last 7 road games.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Sixers 224.5
Phoenix Suns – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026
