Joel Embiid's Status Hangs in the Balance Ahead of Crucial Back-To-Back Against Raptors.
The Philadelphia 76ers' star center, Joel Embiid, is listed as questionable to play in Sunday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors due to left knee injury management. This decision comes with a caveat - the Sixers are set to face the same opponent again on Monday night, marking the front end of a back-to-back schedule.
While Embiid has shown significant improvement in recent weeks, contributing to both his production and availability, it remains unlikely he'll appear in both legs of this back-to-back. It's hard to envision him suiting up for consecutive nights against Toronto, especially considering Kelly Oubre Jr.'s and Paul George's shorter road ahead before facing similar situations.
The injury report does not list any other players with an injury designation, suggesting the Sixers will have to rely on their depth to navigate this challenging stretch. The team's decision regarding Embiid's status will undoubtedly have a significant impact on Sunday night's game, and its implications for Monday's matchup are far from certain.
The Philadelphia 76ers' star center, Joel Embiid, is listed as questionable to play in Sunday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors due to left knee injury management. This decision comes with a caveat - the Sixers are set to face the same opponent again on Monday night, marking the front end of a back-to-back schedule.
While Embiid has shown significant improvement in recent weeks, contributing to both his production and availability, it remains unlikely he'll appear in both legs of this back-to-back. It's hard to envision him suiting up for consecutive nights against Toronto, especially considering Kelly Oubre Jr.'s and Paul George's shorter road ahead before facing similar situations.
The injury report does not list any other players with an injury designation, suggesting the Sixers will have to rely on their depth to navigate this challenging stretch. The team's decision regarding Embiid's status will undoubtedly have a significant impact on Sunday night's game, and its implications for Monday's matchup are far from certain.