Although Maxey is unlikely to end a six-game absence Sunday with back and finger sprains, he should be able to return during this road trip, which extends until the Mar. 24 matchup in New Orleans. Until Maxey gains clearance to play,

On Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers are back at home and preparing for their Friday night matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Coming off of a shorthanded loss a

Maxey missed his sixth straight game Friday while recovering from a lower back sprain and finger sprain and looks on track to remain out Sunday, but he seems to be making progress and could be back in action as soon as Monday in Houston.