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Apr 4, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots a foul shot against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 4, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots a foul shot against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia 76ers lost against the Cleveland Cavaliers last night in their in-season tournament face-off. The score stood 119-122 in favor of the Cavs. Sixers’ stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Tobias Harris tried their best but fell just short. Embiid scored 32 points, Maxey scored 30, and Harris 23.
The Sixers are facing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA regular season tonight. Questions are being raised about the last season’s MVP’s starting position. Let us check out the Sixers’ injury report.
Joel Embiid is questionable
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This might come off as bad news for the Sixers’ fans but he indeed is. In an X (formerly Twitter) post by the Sixers reporter Justin Grasso, the news regarding Embiid is put up. One can get a brief idea from it.
Joel Embiid when asked about his starting against the Wolves, hinted that he is not sure about it. He said, ?I?m not sure. We?re going to figure out what happens, so I?ll just listen to them. I?ve been beat up a little bit, so we?ll see with them and then go from there.?
Joel Embiid on his playing status vs. Timberwolves:
?I?m not sure. We?re going to figure out what happens, so I?ll just listen to them. I?ve been beat up a little bit, so we?ll see with them and then go from there.?
He was questionable w/ hip soreness for 3 of the last 5 games pic.twitter.com/B6XDME3Kyf
? Justin Grasso (@JGrasso_) November 22, 2023
Apart from Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. is ruled out. He is recovering from injuries relating to his car accident injuries and is expected to be out for some time. There is no other report of injury in the team from the Sixers’ end.
Who can take Embiid’s place?
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Joel Embiid is the most crucial player in the 76ers lineup, and also one of the best players out there in the league. He kept the team in winning ways by regularly performing well. The Sixers at one point were the top seeders in the Eastern Conference this season. However, they have dropped to the third after facing three defeats out of their last five games. Wonder who can step into Embiid’s shoes if he fails to start tonight?
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Nov 17, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots layup against Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) during the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports
The Sixers’ performance was not affected by the controversial James Harden trade. They instead got better after it. Everyone is performing well. Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris are a few notable mentions. Not comparing them with Embiid, but they can fill up the position if required.
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Will the Philadelphia 76ers emerge victorious tonight against the Timberwolves? Comment below your predictions for the match.
