Philadelphia 76ers' Jalen McDaniels is uncertain to play in Thursday's Game 3 matchup against the Brooklyn Nets due to a non-COVID related illness, according to the recent NBA injury report. While the Sixers swept the first two games of the series in Philadelphia, McDaniels' absence could impact their line up for Game 3 at The Barclays Center. The team may decide to give more minutes to starter P.J. Tucker or explore other possibilities like Danuel House or Georges Niang if McDaniels is sidelined. McDaniels, a 6-10 forward, was acquired by the Sixers at the deadline in a deal with the Charlotte Hornets, playing 24 games so far this season, averaging 6.7 points and 3.2 rebounds while hitting 40% from the three-point range in 17.5 minutes per game. In Game 2, McDaniels played for 22 minutes but failed to land any of his three shot attempts. Nevertheless, McDaniels gives the team more length on the defensive end of the floor and the ability to shoot beyond the arc on the offensive end.