What could be the take on Joel Embiid's situation? The Philadelphia 76ers with their extensive injury list, are in trouble on most game nights these days. After their defeat against the New York Knicks in their recent matchup,
Less than two years removed from winning MVP, Joel Embiid has struggled to stay on the floor consistently for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid will not play in the 76ers' matchup vs. the Knicks. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, however, could return from injury.
The latest on which Sixers will be available for Tuesday night's game against the juggernaut Oklahoma City Thunder.
After an on-court workout Thursday, Joel Embiid suffered more swelling in his left knee and will miss at least 7-10 days. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The Philadelphia 76ers’ season goes from bad to worse as the superstar big man has played in just 13 games this year.
Embiid’s played in just total 13 games thus far for the Sixers, who entered Wednesday 11th in the Eastern Conference standings at 15-23. He’s been sidelined by everything from troubles with his left knee and foot to a sinus fracture that’s led him to wear a protective mask in games since Dec. 20.
Breaking down the timeline of events leading to Joel Embiid missing six consecutive games with a left foot sprain.
Mikal Bridges' assist prop see-saws from game-to-game, but Over bettors are catching it in a great spot tonight vs. the 76ers, who could once again be playing shorthanded vs. the Knicks.
In the second half, the Sixers showed signs of the team they were supposed to be without Joel Embiid. But their dreadful first half sunk them to 15-24.
The Knicks are currently dealing with injuries to both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns - two of the better players in the league. Towns have already been listed as Out for Wednesday's contest. It's New York's chief rival, though, that is turning heads with some of the most brutal injury updates right now.
Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers.