INDIANAPOLIS -- The Philadelphia 76ers have had to battle through most of the season without their superstar big man, Joel Embiid, and it has caused them to fall short in a season filled with high expectations.
The Philadelphia 76ers face a challenge as Joel Embiid is questionable for their game against the Indiana Pacers due to a foot injury. His potential absence could impact the team's performance, as the 76ers already struggle with injuries and rank low in key stats.
Unorthodox lineups and the loss of starters due to injury have the Sixers reeling in the midst of a road trip.
Embiid, the 2022-23 NBA MVP, has played in just 13 games this season, missing time with knee, foot and sinus injuries. He was sidelined for Philadelphia’s first nine games, sat out seven consecutive games in late November and early December and has been sidelined for the past six games.
The news arrived after Embiid missed the previous six games because of a sprained left foot. The seven-time All-Star has only played 13 games this season because of the sprained foot, knee swelling, left knee management, a right sinus fracture, and a three-game suspension.
Sixers center Joel Embiid will miss the upcoming road trip due to increased swelling in his left knee following Thursday’s workout, the team announced. He will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days.
Indiana held Philadelphia without a basket over the final 3:10 as it extended a six-point lead to 13. Forcing 17 turnovers certainly helped the 76ers. Getting outrebounded 50-32 against a team still improving on the glass did not. Pacers: Travel to Paris for two games against San Antonio, the first on Thursday.
Joel Embiid will miss at least three more games as he continues to recover from another injury to his left knee.
The Indiana Pacers aimed to shock the Cleveland Cavaliers once more on Tuesday, but things didn’t go in their favor, as they fell 127-117.
After wrapping up a three-game trip on the road, the Philadelphia 76ers returned to their practice court on Thursday morning to prepare for a Friday night match
All season long, the Philadelphia 76ers have dealt with injury hits surrounding their star big man, Joel Embiid. Leading up to the upcoming road trip, Sixers he
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will miss at least the next three games against Indiana, Milwaukee and Denver with swelling in his left knee, the team announced Friday.