Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is uncertain to face the Toronto Raptors on Sunday as his left knee injury management remains a concern, according to the team's latest injury report. This comes with the caveat of the Sixers embarking on a back-to-back road games, which always poses a significant challenge for players who are only just returning from injuries.
Despite Embiid's recent surge in production and increased availability, there is still no guarantee he'll suit up against both Toronto tonight and again on Monday. It's unlikely he'd be able to play the front end of back-to-backs, a scenario that would have been unthinkable just weeks ago.
Similar concerns might apply to fellow starters Kelly Oubre Jr. and Paul George, although their return to game action will likely come sooner than Embiid's. With two games against Toronto on consecutive nights, Embiid will need to be careful not to overexert himself. As the Sixers' biggest star, his health is a top priority, and it's possible coach Doc Rivers might err on the side of caution.
The injury report for Sunday's game only lists Embiid with an unknown status, but if he does play, it will be with a caveat. The team wants to ensure he doesn't suffer a setback that could keep him out of both games. With back-to-backs looming, Embiid will need to balance his desire to contribute with the demands of being on the court for multiple consecutive nights.
Despite Embiid's recent surge in production and increased availability, there is still no guarantee he'll suit up against both Toronto tonight and again on Monday. It's unlikely he'd be able to play the front end of back-to-backs, a scenario that would have been unthinkable just weeks ago.
Similar concerns might apply to fellow starters Kelly Oubre Jr. and Paul George, although their return to game action will likely come sooner than Embiid's. With two games against Toronto on consecutive nights, Embiid will need to be careful not to overexert himself. As the Sixers' biggest star, his health is a top priority, and it's possible coach Doc Rivers might err on the side of caution.
The injury report for Sunday's game only lists Embiid with an unknown status, but if he does play, it will be with a caveat. The team wants to ensure he doesn't suffer a setback that could keep him out of both games. With back-to-backs looming, Embiid will need to balance his desire to contribute with the demands of being on the court for multiple consecutive nights.
I'm surprised Embiid's injury management is still a concern 
. He was playing so much better before this latest stint in the lineup 
. Now, he's gotta be extra careful not to overdo it 
. Back-to-backs are tough enough as it is, but when you're just getting back from an injury, it's like adding an extra layer of stress 
. I think Doc Rivers will have his hands full with this one... or maybe he'll play it safe and let Embiid rest for a bit 
? Either way, we all want to see our big man healthy again 
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! he was playing so good lately and now this? i feel bad for Doc Rivers having to make tough decisions about when to play him... and what if he takes a set back again? that would be devastating for the team 
. gotta give props to Kelly Oubre Jr. & Paul George for being available sooner tho 
. but like, let's not forget Embiid is the main man here - his health matters most 
! fingers crossed he can make it through this week without any more issues 
. I get that Doc Rivers wants to protect him from overexerting himself, but it's frustrating when your biggest star can't guarantee a spot in the starting lineup 
. And now Kelly Oubre Jr. and Paul George might have an easier time returning to action? Not exactly what you want to hear 
. The Sixers are going to need to get some other players to step up if Embiid is out for both games... fingers crossed he can make it through Sunday without any issues 
. Back-to-backs are tough enough for anyone, let alone someone who's just coming back from an injury. Doc Rivers needs to think about Embiid's long-term health, not just the next game 
. Fingers crossed he can make it through Sunday's game without any issues 
if he does play against Toronto tonight and again on Monday it could be a disaster 
. It's like, can we just get a break from all these injuries already? My 76ers vs Raptors fantasy game is already tanking 
. Seriously though, it's crazy how quickly injuries can come back up with a team playing back-to-backs. I remember when I used to watch the Sixers play and Allen Iverson would always talk trash about his knee issues... well now Joel Embiid is going through the same thing. 
But at what point do you know if you'll actually be able to make it through a game? And with back-to-backs, that's just crazy talk. Kelly Oubre Jr.'s probably gonna be fine though, he's been healthy for like, forever 
. The Sixers have enough depth, I know they can handle it 
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... if Joel doesn't play it's gonna be a tough one for the Sixers, especially against Toronto. They're already having trouble with injuries and now this? It's like they can't catch a break 
. I feel bad for Doc Rivers, he gotta make some tough decisions about his lineup. And what about Kelly Oubre Jr.? Is he really ready to play back-to-backs yet? 
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shouldn't he just cancel one of the games if it means he'll be at 100% for both or nothing at all 