Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 21, 2026)

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 Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 21, 2026)

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The Philadelphia 76ers face the Utah Jazz on March 21, 2026, with both sides missing key players. Philadelphia come in with better recent results and a more stable rotation, even with several regulars out.

Utah continue to adjust lineups while giving minutes to younger players.The game is set at the Delta Center. It does not directly affect the playoff race between the teams, but it matters for Philadelphia’s position in the East. Utah remain focused on development during the final stretch of the season.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Game context and season outlook

Philadelphia entered at 38-32, including an 18-16 road record. Utah were 21-49 with a 13-22 record at home. The difference in form is clear.

The Sixers are still competing for seeding, while the Jazz have spent the season working through a younger roster.Even without direct playoff implications, the game still matters for consistency and rotation management. Philadelphia are trying to stay on track, while Utah continue to test combinations.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Injury report and roster availability (March 21, 2026)

Philadelphia are without several starters. Joel Embiid is out with a right oblique strain. Paul George is serving a league suspension.

Tyrese Maxey has a right finger tendon strain, and Kelly Oubre Jr. is out with a left elbow sprain. Johni Broome remains sidelined following right-knee surgery.Nick Nurse is expected to rely on Quentin Grimes, Andre Drummond, Jared McCain, VJ Edgecombe, Adem Bona and Justin Edwards. The available group also includes Kyle Lowry, Eric Gordon, Trendon Watford, Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker.

Utah also have several absences. Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, Brice Sensabaugh and Jaren Jackson Jr.

were listed as unavailable or limited.The Jazz still have options such as Walker Kessler, Ace Bailey, Kyle Filipowski, Kyle Anderson, Walter Clayton Jr., Kevin Love, Mo Bamba, Svi Mykhailiuk, Elijah Harkless and Oscar Tshiebwe, but the absences affect how the rotation is used.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Head-to-head record and recent meeting

Utah lead the all-time regular-season series 29-20 since 2004. Recent games have been closer.Philadelphia won the last meeting on March 4, taking a 106-102 result in a close game.

That outcome adds context to this matchup.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Team stats snapshot

TeamRecordPPGRPGAPGMargin
76ers 38-32 115.3 43.1 24.4 about +0.5 to +0.6
Jazz 21-49 117.2 43.8 29.3 about -7.6 to -8.0

Utah score more and move the ball well but allow more points. Philadelphia’s numbers are more balanced, with a slightly positive margin.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Matchup dynamics and edge

Philadelphia have the edge in depth. Even without key players, they can keep a defined rotation. Utah rely more on younger players taking on larger roles.The game may depend on outside scoring and turnovers. With fewer primary options available, support players will have a larger role.

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