Embiid (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Embiid will miss a second straight game due to an illness. Tyrese Maxey (illness) may also be sidelined Friday, so Philadelphia is at risk of being extremely shorthanded versus Boston. Marcus Morris started in Embiid's absence Wednesday, but Paul Reed and Robert Covington each played around 30 minutes. Embiid's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Washington.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Not at Friday's shootaround
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Embiid (illness), who remains questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics, wasn't at the 76ers' morning shootaround, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Embiid missed Wednesday's game against New Orleans due to an illness, and his absence from Friday's shootaround doesn't bode well for his availability against Boston. However, the 76ers will presumably continue to monitor the center as tipoff approaches. Marcus Morris, Paul Reed and Robert Covington are candidates for increased work if Embiid sits.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable for Friday
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Embiid (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Embiid was a late scratch for Wednesday's game against New Orleans due to an illness, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return to action Friday. If he sits once again, Marcus Morris, Paul Reed and Robert Covington should see increased run.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Late scratch due to illness
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Embiid (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Embiid wasn't listed on the injury report prior to being ruled out. In his absence, the 76ers will start Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, Nicolas Batum and Marcus Morris. While Morris will start, expect Paul Reed and Robert Covington to see more action off the bench. Embiid's next chance to play will come Friday at Boston.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Posts spectacular triple-double
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Embiid registered 30 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 138-94 win over the Lakers.
There aren't many adjectives to describe how dominant Embiid was on both ends of the court, and while he had a few problems dealing with Anthony Davis in the first quarter, he quickly took control of the contest and made his presence felt on both ends of the court. Embiid notched his first triple-double of the season and also extended his streak of games with at least 30 points to five.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Comes up short of triple-double
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Embiid finished Saturday's 127-123 victory over the Thunder with 35 points (8-18 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 19-21 FT), 11 rebounds, nine assists, four blocks and one steal in 37 minutes.
Embiid finished just one assist away from recording what would've been his first triple-double of the campaign, and his contributions remain vital for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. An absolute two-way stud who continues to deliver first-round value as one of the most productive players in the league, Embiid has recorded three double-doubles in a row and is on a run of four straight games with 32 or more points. The emergence of Tyrese Maxey has given Embiid a reliable second star to partner with, but the reigning MVP remains the go-to player for Philadelphia, and his numbers back that up. Embiid is averaging 33.5 points, 11.4 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals per game across his last 10 outings.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Good to go against Thunder
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Embiid (hip) is available and in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Thunder.
Embiid has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday after missing Philadelphia's previous game with a hip injury. The superstar center will reclaim his starting spot from Marcus Morris.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Probable for Saturday
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Embiid (hip) is probable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
This is great news for the 76ers after Embiid was held out of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves. Paul Reed and Marcus Morris each stepped up for the 76ers in Embiid's absence and combined for 26 points and 13 rebounds. Look for their fantasy value to trend down again with Embiid on the mend.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Won't play Wednesday
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Embiid has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Timberwolves due to left hip soreness, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Wednesday's matchup is the second night of a back-to-back set, so Embiid's first absence of the season may just be precautionary, though it's certainly something to keep an eye on moving forward. Embiid's next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Oklahoma City. In his absence, Paul Reed and Mo Bamba are candidates for increased minutes, but Robert Covington and Nicolas Batum may spend more time at center in small-ball lineups. However, Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris will presumably have to lead Philadelphia's offense without the MVP candidate.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Monster effort not enough
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Embiid chipped in 32 points (9-21 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 13-16 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, five blocks and two steals in 41 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 122-119 overtime loss to the Cavaliers.
Embiid was massive on both ends of the court for the Sixers despite the team suffering a heartbreaking overtime loss. The star big man is enjoying an excellent season but has been on a tear of late, racking up at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in four of his last six appearances. He's averaging 32.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.5 blocks per game in November.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Flirts with triple-double in win
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Embiid amassed 32 points (11-24 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds, nine assists and one block over 31 minutes during Sunday's 121-99 win over the Nets.
Embiid led all players Sunday in scoring and rebounds en route to a double-double showing that came up one assist short of a triple-double in just 31 minutes of play. Embiid has tallied at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in five games this season, posting at least 30 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in back-to-back outings.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Sniffs triple-double in win
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Embiid accumulated 32 points (10-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 11-11 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Friday's 126-116 victory over the Hawks.
Embiid looked good despite dealing with a sore hip, and the star big man ended just three rebounds and two assists away from notching what would've been his first triple-double of the campaign. One of the best frontcourt players in the league and an absolute fantasy stud, Embiid has reached the 30-point mark in four of his last five outings while averaging 32.2 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.1 blocks per game in November.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Good to go
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Embiid (hip) is available for Friday's game in Atlanta, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Embiid originally drew a questionable designation due to a sore left hip, but he will ultimately play through it. Barring any setbacks, look for the reigning MVP to take on his usual responsibilities in Philly's frontcourt.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable for Friday
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Embiid (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Embiid continues to deal with a sore left hip, but he hasn't yet been forced to miss any time this season. He was a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against the Celtics before being deemed available, so the 76ers may wait to see how he fares during pregame activities before determining his status for Friday's game.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Scores season-low 20 points
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Embiid finished Wednesday's 117-107 loss to the Celtics with 20 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 34 minutes.
Embiid didn't have a bad shooting night and still posted a solid overall stat line, but it's worth noting this 20-point output was his lowest scoring mark of the campaign. The star big man continues to play at an elite level, however, and he should bounce back Friday when dealing with Clint Capela and the Hawks. After all, Embiid has scored at least 25 points in all but two of his appearances.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Starting Wednesday
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Embiid (hip) is good to go for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Embiid will shed a second straight questionable tag for the second leg of this back-to-back set. There's been no word of any restrictions, but he seemed fine Tuesday when he poured in 39 points in 38 minutes.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable Wednesday
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Embiid (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Boston.
Embiid was also considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers due to left hip soreness, but he suited up and logged 39 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and three steals in 38 minutes. It's unclear whether his role or availability will be impacted since the 76ers are playing the second half of a back-to-back set Wednesday, but Paul Reed, Mo Bamba and Robert Covington would be candidates for increased roles if Embiid is out or limited.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Big effort not enough Tuesday
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Embiid totaled 39 points (11-22 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 17-17 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 132-126 loss to Indiana.
Embiid led the Sixers in scoring for the ninth time in 10 games, and he was dominant in the paint duel against Myles Turner, who lasted just 19 minutes before fouling out, but Embiid's contributions were not enough to lift the 76ers to victory. Embiid can't do everything on his own, and even though the Sixers didn't win here, the star big man continues to play at an absurdly high level and remains one of the best fantasy performers in the NBA every time he steps on the court, regardless of format.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Cleared for action
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Embiid (hip) will play Tuesday against Indiana, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Embiid will suit up for a night of In-Season Tournament action Tuesday. He is joined by Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, Robert Covington and Tobias Harris in the starting lineup.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Game-time decision Tuesday
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Embiid (hip) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Indiana.
Embiid's status will come down to pregame warmups. Embiid has yet to miss a game this season, but Paul Reed and Mo Bamba would platoon to fill his void if needed. A ton of usage would fall on the shoulders of Tobias Harris with Tyrese Maxey already in a monster role.
