Why is Joel Embiid Not Playing Tonight vs Kings?
The Philadelphia 76ers have had a very successful road trip so far. When they left for Utah, Joel Embiid and the Sixers had an 8-9 record on the road. After winning four straight games away from home, they’re now up to 12-9 for the season.
After a one-point win over the Jazz, the Sixers clawed yet another one-point win over the Lakers. However, they managed to secure 10-point wins over the Clippers and the Blazers since.
Headed to Sac-Town, the Sixers would hope to secure their fifth straight win on this trip. However, that would be easier said than done. The Sixers head to the game without James Harden, and now, they are there without Joel Embiid as well.
Also Read: “I’d be what LeBron James is now”: Luka Doncic Teammate Claims He’d Be ‘God’ in 50’s NBA
Why is Joel Embiid not playing tonight?
Joel Embiid is one of the MVP frontrunners this season. According to the latest MVP ladder, JoJo sits in the 3rd spot in the race. He’s been incredible this year for the team, averaging 33.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists a contest.
Embiid is the reason the Sixers sit on the 3rd spot with a 29-16 record. After the Bucks’ loss tonight, the Sixers have a chance to secure the 2nd seed, if they get a win tonight. However, they have to do so without Joel.
Embiid has been listed as OUT for tonight’s contest. He was a late scratch with left foot recovery.
Sixers vs Kings
Embiid — left foot injury recovery — OUT
Harris
Tucker
Harrell
Melton
Maxey— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) January 22, 2023
The Sixers would not like to exert Embiid too much and cause an unfortunate injury.
Playing the red-hot Kings, the Sixers would rely on Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey to lead the charge for the team tonight.
About the author
-
Trikansh Kher •
“Inspiration for Martin Luther King”: Comedian Andrew Schulz Unearths JJ Redick’s Old Poetry
-
Aman Jain •
“Russell Westbrook now has 400 consecutive games with a turnover” : Former MVP enters the history books, for the wrong reason this time
-
Tonoy Sengupta •
Is Nikola Vucevic playing against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight?: Chicago Bulls reporter K.C. Johnson gives hamstring injury update ahead of game vs Joel Embiid and co.
-
Nickeem Khan •
“He’s Just Like a Big Kid”: Donte DiVincenzo Gives an Insight of What Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Like Behind the Scenes
-
Satagni Sikder •
“This How I Was Supposed to Hoop”: Damian Lillard’s Iconic 49PPG 6-Game Stretch Has Evan Turner Believing He Could’ve Done the Same
-
Amulya Shekhar •
‘Only time all year that you don’t ice’: Lakers’ LeBron James hilariously describes pains of winning title to Anthony Davis