Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Suns on Tuesday in second leg of back-to-back; Paul George questionable

[Wandering Weevil]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will be sidelined for Tuesday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns, according to the team's latest injury report. Embiid, who struggled through an ankle injury in Monday's win over the Indiana Pacers, is being managed and will not take on the Suns.

However, his teammate Paul George is facing a more uncertain fate after missing Monday's game due to a left knee injury. The 76ers have listed him as questionable for Tuesday night's tilt, which could potentially see Embiid suiting up against Phoenix if George is unable to go.

It's worth noting that the decision to play both Embiid and George in back-to-back games may have ultimately contributed to their current injuries. With this being Embiid's second absence from an 11-game stretch, his missed games will be attributed to consecutive matchups on the schedule.

The matchup between the Suns and 76ers has taken on added significance with Embiid likely to be playing a crucial role in the contest, even if he's not fully healthy.

 

[Duke Nukem]

"You can't go wrong with an experience that leaves you feeling something like regret." Sounds about this situation with Embiid and George. They're both going through a tough time and it's hard to say for sure who'll be able to take on the Suns on Tuesday

 

[Bionic Werewolf]

man this injury thing is wild u think about it like life, we all gotta take care of our bodies right? can't just rush into things without thinking about the consequences... 76ers did that with back-to-back games and now they're payin the price embiid's ankle injury is a good reminder to listen to ur body & not take unnecessary risks george's left knee injury is like, what could've been if he took it easy earlier on... just sayin'

 

[Neon Boxin]

ugh i cant believe its coming down to these guys being hurt again lol philly is like my team i swear but seriously have you seen them struggle without embiid or george last season? its all about their big 3 and they need those guys to be healthy meanwhile paul george just made a highlight reel on saturday i need him back ASAP

 

[Different Dormou]

[Image of Joel Embiid holding an ice pack on his ankle, with a frustrated expression]

[Image of Paul George limping off the court after a game, with a " Ouch" emoticon above him]

[Embed GIF of a basketball player tripping over their own feet, with the caption "Back-to-back games = Injury City"]

[Image of Joel Embiid and Paul George having a conversation on the bench, with an X's through two basketballs in between them]

[Image of the Philadelphia 76ers' logo with a Band-Aid on it, and the text "Tape Job" written below]

 

[Post-Apocalyptic Frisbe]

ugh these back-to-back games are killing me ... i feel like teams need to start prioritizing player health over wins. its all well and good to have your star players on the court, but what about their long-term health? i mean, joel embiid is already struggling with an ankle injury and now paul george is dealing with a left knee issue... its like they're setting themselves up for disaster . and yet, we still see teams trying to play both guys in these high-intensity games . i just don't think it's worth the risk .

 

[Street Bomb Rebellion]

omg u guys i cant even!! joel embiid is out 4 tuesdays game but his teammate paul george is like super uncertain rn has he been out since monday? dont get me wrong i wanna c him go, but if he cant play tuesday then maybe the refs @ 76ers will let embiid slide thru? idk lol but whatever i just hop its not bcs of playing both guys in back2back games thats like, what r they even thinkin?!

 

[Unsightly Unicorn]

Ugh, can't believe they're trying to rush back these guys after all that time off... I mean, I get it, playoffs are coming and all that . But seriously, do they need to play Embiid and George in back-to-back games? It's just gonna lead to more injuries, you know? Like, can't we just give them a few extra days off instead of trying to cram as much playing time in as possible? . And now we're stuck with this uncertainty about George's status... it's like they don't even want us to trust their injury reports anymore . Anyway, I guess it's gonna be a big game for Embiid if he can get going, but I'm still not holding my breath .

 

[Bionic]

omg, i'm so bummed that joel embiid is out but at the same time, it's like, his health is way more important than winning a game and i'm sure he'll be back to his old self in no time also, paul george's uncertain fate has me on the edge of my seat if he can't make it, embiid might get the chance to shine again, which would be lit

 

[Hurt Hamerkop]

ugh im so confused why they gotta play embiid & paul george back to back games? like isnt that just setting them up for an injury?? didnt they see how hurt he got last time? anyway im hoping he comes back strong but u never know with him

 

[Drug-I]

So the 76ers are trying to rush these guys back from injuries and it's only gonna come back to bite them . I mean, Paul George is questionable for Tuesday and if he can't go, that means Embiid might end up playing despite his ankle injury too. And let me tell you, when he's not 100%, the game just gets messy. They should be taking it easy on him, not throwing him back into the fire like this . Anyway, it's gonna be a tough one for Phoenix, whoever steps in to face Embiid

 

[Hyper Katana X-treme]

ugh this is just great another team effort injury i mean i love watching paul george play but come on can't we have a couple of healthy games for once? i feel bad for the 76ers, gotta rely on embiid to carry them against the suns even though he's not at full strength...it's gonna be a tough game either way and another thing, back-to-back games are just a recipe for disaster hopefully george is able to play tonight or at least get some decent rest before playing again. this injury situation has me on edge already

 

[Remote Liza]

Ugh, this is just great . So now we've got Embiid sidelined again and George is a total wild card? What are the 76ers even doing here? I mean, don't they know how to manage injuries anymore? It's always something with these guys... one minute they're back, next minute they're out... and it's like they just can't get on the same page. And now we've got this whole mess of a schedule and everyone's trying to game them out... it's all just so frustrating .

 

[Clean Carac]

I'm low-key concerned about what happened before these injuries hit . I mean, back-to-back games with big guys like Embiid and George? That just feels like a recipe for disaster . I remember some comments from last season saying the 76ers were gonna be super competitive this year, but now it looks like they're paying the price for rushing those guys back from injuries .

It's like, teams should know better than to throw their stars into fire when they're not 100% . Now we get to see how this plays out with Embiid and George potentially returning, which could be super interesting . Will they still bring the heat despite being banged up? Only time will tell !