Will Joel Embiid play today for the 76ers against the Pacers? Injury update
The 76ers star is once again a feature on the team injury list ahead of the game tonight against the Pacers.
As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to host the Indiana Pacers on Martin Luther King Jr Day, all eyes are on the fitness of superstar centre Joel Embiid and whether he will take the court.
Embiid is listed as questionable on the official injury report for the game. The designation means he is not fully cleared to play by team doctors and that his status will likely only be decided shortly before tip-off based on how he responds to pre-game warmups and the Sixers’ medical evaluations.
The reason for the uncertainty centres on left knee management and rest. The 76ers have treated Embiid cautiously this season, often limiting his minutes and using game-to-game updates to keep swelling and discomfort in check.
Will Paul George play today for the 76ers against the Pacers?
In addition to Embiid, Paul George is also listed as questionable for tonight’s game for similar left knee management reasons, and Jared McCain is doubtful after being sent to the G League and struggling in his recent assignment.
George’s current injury designation stems from left knee management, the same general issue affecting Embiid. The Sixers have been wary of overdoing it when it comes to both players’ minutes this season, especially when dealing with back-to-back games and heavier parts of the schedule. Tonight’s game against the Pacers is followed by a tougher fixture against the Suns, so the team could prioritise keeping the main stars fresh.
Embiid has appeared in 22 games and is averaging 24.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 47.2 percent from the field. George, for his part, is averaging around 16 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, shooting just over 41 per cent from the field and knocking down nearly 38 per cent of his three-point attempts.
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If Embiid does not play tonight, players like Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe are expected to take on more significant roles against Indiana. The Pacers are dealing with their own injury problems and sit near the bottom of the standings, making them a favourable game for Philadelphia, even without their best big man.
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