Joel Embiid is likely to take the court against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, despite playing in a high-intensity game just two nights earlier. The 38-minute performance against the Memphis Grizzlies has brought some optimism about his recent health improvements, particularly his increased mobility throughout Tuesday's overtime win.
Embiid's ability to shatter his previous season-high minutes by playing nearly an hour of basketball would be a significant indicator that he is on track for a return to full strength. This marks just the second time this season Embiid has played two games in a three-day span, which could be seen as a promising sign.
However, with Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain) still sidelined, the 76ers will have to rely on Embiid for their scoring punch against a Mavericks team that's been bolstered by Anthony Davis' impending return from injury. The Dallas big man is set to rejoin the lineup after missing several games due to an injury suffered on Christmas Day.
Coach Jason Kidd hinted at Davis playing around 30-34 minutes, which could pose a challenge for Embiid and the rest of the Sixers. Despite this, Embiid's recent form and his ability to manage his workload make him a more favorable option for Philadelphia than their injured reserves.
Embiid's ability to shatter his previous season-high minutes by playing nearly an hour of basketball would be a significant indicator that he is on track for a return to full strength. This marks just the second time this season Embiid has played two games in a three-day span, which could be seen as a promising sign.
However, with Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain) still sidelined, the 76ers will have to rely on Embiid for their scoring punch against a Mavericks team that's been bolstered by Anthony Davis' impending return from injury. The Dallas big man is set to rejoin the lineup after missing several games due to an injury suffered on Christmas Day.
Coach Jason Kidd hinted at Davis playing around 30-34 minutes, which could pose a challenge for Embiid and the rest of the Sixers. Despite this, Embiid's recent form and his ability to manage his workload make him a more favorable option for Philadelphia than their injured reserves.
. He's been playing way too little lately and it shows - he still needs some rust off. And don't even get me started on Davis coming back... that's like throwing two big men at the problem and hoping one of them wins 
. The 76ers are gonna be stuck in overtime all season with these two guys taking shots all day long 
. Oh, and what's up with coach Kidd not giving Embiid a bigger load? I mean, he's fine to play 38 minutes after just a couple days off... that's like me eating an entire pizza by myself 
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, and if he can keep it up, we might just see him dominate the court again 
. the fact that he's playing two games in three days is a huge indicator that his health is on the mend 
, and with Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford still out, embiid is basically the only scoring punch for the 76ers 
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, so it's gonna be an interesting matchup between these two giants 
left knee sprain is never fun Hope he recovers quickly so the 76ers can get back to full strength... meanwhile, Joel Embiid is looking like a beast on the court 
I'm loving his confidence and determination he's really showing everyone what he's capable of Can't wait to see him take on the Mavericks on Thursday 
I'm glad Joel Embiid is taking steps towards getting back on track, but 38 minutes in just two nights? That's a lot of wear & tear 
. He needs to be careful not to overdo it, especially with the Mavericks' big man Davis coming back into the mix 
. I know Embiid's been working hard on his health, but we don't want him rushing back too quickly and risking another injury 
. The 76ers need their star center at full strength if they wanna make a push for the playoffs 
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u guys really need a 'game log' view where u can see how many games ppl have played in the last X days? that would be so helpful when tracking injuries like Kelly Oubre Jr's 
. 38 minutes against Memphis is huge and if he can keep that up, I think we're in for a treat this season. Still gotta be worried about the Mavericks tho, with Davis coming back it's gonna get intense 
. Maybe Philly just needs to find a way to contain him along with Embiid? Also, anyone else thinking that Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford might not make the playoffs this year? 
His 38-min performance against Memphis shows he can handle the mileage without losin' any steam. That's huge, especially if he plays another 30-40 min game on Thursday against Dallas... 
