The Philadelphia 76ers’ struggle is far from over. While tonight’s game against the OKC is just around the corner, Joel Embiid’s injury situation is a major concern for the fans. Unfortunately, it looks like the big man will be sitting this one out again.
Embiid has been dealing with a left foot sprain that he picked up just before the Christmas Day match against the Boston Celtics. While he managed to put on a positive shining that day, it hasn’t been smooth sailing since then. As the team’s official injury report confirms, he won’t be playing tonight.
However, the 76ers have really felt Embiid’s absence in their recent games. Coach Nick Nurse commented on how the injury has worsened. While they hoped he might be ready to go, he’s just not there yet. They’ve struggled on the court without him, winning only one of their last four games. Nurse reassured fans that Embiid isn’t experiencing knee problems but that the foot injury has clearly been a hassle.
The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow's game vs. OKC:
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) January 13, 2025
Joel Embiid — left foot sprain — OUT
Andre Drummond — left toe sprain — OUT
Kyle Lowry — right hip sprain — OUT
Caleb Martin — right groin soreness — QUESTIONABLE
KJ Martin also remains out.
The team is actually in a tricky situation. While they try to ensure that Embiid remains fit to contribute for long, they are cautious, too. The camp needs him long haul rather than rushing him back only to risk further setbacks. And there’s much speculation about Embiid’s status for the Wednesday game as well. With only 13 games under his belt this season, Embiid’s ongoing injury woes are getting just worse for the team.
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Sixers Are Getting The Heat For Handling Joel Embiid Situation
The Philadelphia 76ers are getting a lot of heat for how they’ve handled Joel Embiid’s latest injury. After being ruled out for a fifth straight game due to a left foot sprain, fans are frustrated. Embiid hurt his foot during a Christmas game against the Boston Celtics and played through it for a couple of weeks, but it looks like things have gotten worse.
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Embiid injured his foot in the Christmas day game, finished the game, played another four games after that, then started missing games and now has been out for 10 days
— Mike O'Connor (@MOConnor_NBA) January 13, 2025
Another totally normal and well-managed injury situation for the Philadelphia 76ers!
With him sitting out since January 4th, people are worried about how the team is managing their star player, especially as the 76ers struggle to find a foothold in the Eastern Conference with a disappointing record of 15-22. There are growing concerns that the team’s pressure to win is causing them to overlook Embiid’s health. This season, his numbers have dropped quite a bit, and he’s averaging only 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, well below his previous season’s stats.
Many fans think that Embiid shouldn’t be playing if he’s not at his best, pointing out that pushing him to play while injured could lead to more serious problems down the line. As the 76ers grapple with their challenges this season, it seems clear that they need to take a step back and rethink how they manage their star’s health for the long haul.
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