Joel Embiid is in fiery form this season. However, he might not be the best center in the NBA as Nikola Jokic has those honors. But, as the 76ers gear up for the final leg of the NBA season, his only focus is the championship.
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Joel wants to win and to do that he must beat the best. On Saturday night he faces off against Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokonmpo, another player who is in epic form.
The Bucks are on a 16-game win streak. The 76ers, on the other hand, are 6-4 in their last 10 games. If they wish to stop the stampede, they need Joel Embiid.
Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs Milwaukee Bucks? Philadelphia 76ers release injury report ahead of the road game
As per the latest injury report, Joel Embiid is Not on the list. And as the game is the second of a back-to-back, it is likely Joel will sit out.
The only #Sixers player listed on the injury report is Dewayne Dedmon (left hip soreness). He’s been upgraded to questionable.
Wesley Matthews is out for the Bucks with a right calf strain.
— Matt Gregan (@Gregan_Sports) March 4, 2023
Dewayne Dedmon is the only 76ers player not on the injury list. As for the Bucks, Khris Middleton will return and play.
Joel Embiid’s ridiculous stats in NBA 2022-23
Joel Embiid and his team are doing quite well despite the lack of attention given to them. They are firmly the 3rd seed in the eastern conference.
He is averaging 33 points per game, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. Along with that, he is putting up 1.1 steals and 1.6 blocks per game. There is no doubt as to how crucial he is for Philly.
Will they beat the Bucks on the road? And is this a preview of an Eastern Conference showdown later in the playoffs?
