The 76ers’ record at this stage of the season is a long way away from last year’s mark. Through 53 games a season ago, they were 32-21 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Fast forward to Wednesday and the Sixers take a 20-33 record and 11th-place standing into their matchup against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center.

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Brooklyn Nets in their final game before the All-Star break. Joel Embiid played Tuesday in the Sixers' loss to the Toronto Raptors but will not suit up for Wednesday's tilt in Brooklyn.

As the Philadelphia 76ers fought to avoid a third-straight loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon, ESPN’s Lisa Salters dropped a major update on J