The Philadelphia 76ers are continuing their road trip with a Monday night matchup against the Miami Heat, the first time they will play the rival they defeated in the Play-In Tournament last season. They are already shorthanded and may be down two stars instead of just one.

Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs. the Heat? His status was up in the air yesterday but he will play.

Joel Embiid active for 76ers' matchup vs. Heat

Embiid will play and start for the 76ers as they try to improve on their 2-10 record. The 76er's superstar center was listed as doubtful to play on the NBA injury report due to an illness and was originally listed as questionable. If he was held out, it would have been his ninth absence of the season.

According to Gina Mizell of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Embiid was a full participant in the Sixers' practice on Sunday but was not at the team's morning shootaround on game day. While Embiid has played before after missing the team's shootaround, it’s not a good sign for his availability in tonight’s game.

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Although he does need to play more games to get his conditioning back up to speed, having Embiid is great news for the 76ers. He looked promising in the first half of his last game and, hopefully for Philly, will keep improving his conditioning.

Tyrese Maxey (right hamstring strain) remains out but is progressing toward a return. The Sixers have recalled rookie center Adem Bona from the Delaware Blue Coats to add more center depth, though he probably won’t play long, if at all, with Embiid in the lineup.

Jimmy Butler will play and start for the Heat after missing the last four games due to a right ankle sprain. Terry Rozier (right foot discomfort) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (right ankle sprain) are both out.