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Brown’s status had been a point of concern leading up to the contest. The forward initially reported soreness in his left knee following the team's victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. While he was initially listed as questionable on the injury report, the organization later downgraded his status to out.
Nurse confirms lineup change as Brown sidelined
Addressing the media ahead of the game, head coach
“Well, we want him out there, right? So I just know he can't play tonight,” Nurse said. “He's out tonight, that's what I know.”
The loss of Brown is a significant blow for the 76ers, as he has been a vital contributor on both ends of the floor throughout the current campaign. Beyond his role as the team's primary perimeter defender, Brown has provided consistent offensive production, currently ranking third on the roster with an average of 20.6 points per game. The team will now look to adjust their rotation to compensate for his absence in this high-stakes NBA Cup fixture.