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CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers participates in media day at 76ers Training Complex on September 26, 2025 in Camden, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

On Monday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center.

The 76ers are coming off a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

Joel Embiid did not play in the game.

76ers Make Joel Embiid Announcement

GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 19: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers speaks to media at the Seventy Sixers Practice Facility on October 19, 2021 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

For Monday’s game, the 76ers have announced that they will remain without the 2023 MVP.

John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia wrote: “Joel Embiid is listed as OUT tomorrow night with the Sixers returning back home against Oklahoma City. The Sixers will be without four starters again against the NBA champs. Dominick Barlow is doubtful.

Joel will miss his 13th straight game”

GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Wells Fargo Center on June 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Embiid currently has averages of 26.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 49.5% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range in 33 games.

He is in his 12th season (out of Kansas).

76ers This Season

GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 27: Tyrese Maxey #0 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers react against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 27, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The 76ers currently sit as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 39-32 record in 71 games.

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won six out of their last ten).

At home, the 76ers have gone 20-16 in 36 games at the Wells Fargo Center.

Following the Thunder, they will play their next game on Wednesday when they host Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls.

GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 22: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during a game against the Houston Rockets at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

The 76ers are coming off a year where they missed the NBA playoffs.

If they can stay healthy, they should be able to return to the postseason in 2026.

GettyBOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics after the game at TD Garden on October 22, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

OKC Ahead Of 76ers Clash

GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 01: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

On the other side of the matchup, the Thunder are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 56-15 record in 71 games.

They are in the middle of an 11-game winning streak (and 27-8 in 35 games on the road).

After the 76ers, the Thunder will play their next game on Wednesday when they visit the Boston Celtics.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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