The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2025-26 season surrounded by doubts after last year’s poor show, but they’ve silenced critics with five wins in their first six games. Now, they head to the Windy City to face a red-hot Chicago Bulls squad. With both teams in top form, something’s got to give, and much will hinge on the health of Joel Embiid. Is the 31-year-old ready for battle?

Is Joel Embiid playing tonight against the Bulls?

Yes, Joel Embiid is all set to suit up tonight after taking a night off against the Nets. The Philadelphia big man missed his team’s previous game due to load management, indicating he’ll participate tonight. This should be a huge boost for the Sixers, as they’ll need him to guide them past Josh Giddey and Co. So far, Embiid has been pretty solid, averaging 17.3 points along with 5.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting around 46 percent from the field.

So the Process’ presence tonight should be reassuring for the 76ers. However, that does not mean he’ll play the entire game. Embiid has been on a minutes restriction early this season. While the actual number of minutes the former MVP has clocked in on a game-to-game basis has deferred, it’s safe to expect him to see the court tonight for 20 or so minutes, given the previous data. Nonetheless, having him back in the mix is all that would matter for Philly, as we now shift our focus to the rest of the players.

Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers injury reports for November 4th’s game

Apart from Joel Embiid’s return, there is more good news for Philadelphia in terms of injuries. After missing each game so far this season, their sophomore guard, Jared McCain (thumb), has been upgraded to probable ahead of this matchup in Chicago. The 21-year-old, who was on an impressive run last season before sustaining a devastating meniscus injury that cut his rookie season short, is expected to return to the court tonight.

Although the Sixers haven’t missed a beat without the youngster, he’ll recently improve their backcourt even further. However, not all is good for Philadelphia as they still will be without a couple of players, including veteran superstar Paul George.

The 35-year-old is yet to take the court this season as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The franchise will also miss Dominick Barlow, who is ruled out for this game with an elbow injury. That’s all for the Sixers, but what about their opponents, the Bulls?

Chicago also has a few injuries on its roster. The most notable one tonight will be that of Coby White. The Bulls’ superstar guard is yet to make his debut this season, as he continues to be on the sidelines with a calf injury. This is a massive blow for Chicago, as the 25-year-old was one of the team’s better players last season. During the 2024-25 season, White averaged 20.4 points along with 3.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.

Now that’s an impressive stat line, if we’ve ever seen one. However, it’s not just Coby White’s absence that’ll haunt the Bulls tonight, as they’ll also be without Ayo Dosunmu and Zach Collins. While Dosunmu is questionable due to a quadriceps injury, Collins will be out for about four weeks after suffering a left wrist fracture. So, both teams will be without a few of their key players tonight. Does that mean we’ll see some changes in their starting lineups?

Bulls vs 76ers predicted lineups for tonight’s game

With Joel Embiid back, it’s a no-brainer that the Sixers will have to shift Adem Bona to the bench for tonight. Meanwhile, for the Bulls, despite their injury troubles, they should enter this high-stakes game with an unchanged lineup.

So, here’s how the Philadelphia 76ers could start:

So, here’s how the Chicago Bulls could start:

That’s how both starting fives could look like tonight, but now the question is, where can you catch this game live within the United States? Well, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

When and where to watch the Bulls vs the 76ers game tonight?

Here’s everything you need to know about this highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash tonight in Chicago.

Match preview and what to expect

This will be a fiery clash as both teams enter the game with an impressive 5-1 record, but only one will walk away with a win. Now, will it be Philadelphia or Chicago? That’s something we’ll have to wait and watch. However, if we were to pick one, it would be the visiting team, given the impressive form their backcourt duo of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe has shown. But you cannot completely write off this Bulls team, as they have been equally, if not more entertaining. So, either way, it should be a great watch for the fans.