The Philadelphia 76ers are going through one of their toughest stretches of the season. With three consecutive losses, they now hold a 20-32 record, placing them 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. They will face the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, but questions remain about the availability of their star player, Joel Embiid.
Embiid is listed as questionable due to left knee injury management. However, there is optimism that he will play, as he was also listed as questionable before the Sixers’ last game against the Milwaukee Bucks but ultimately took the court and delivered a strong performance. He recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists despite the loss.
The Sixers will be without veteran guard Kyle Lowry, who is sidelined due to right hip injury management. Meanwhile, Eric Gordon is listed as questionable with a right wrist sprain. On the positive side, Paul George, who has been dealing with a left finger splint, is available to play.
Sixers injury report for tomorrow vs Toronto:
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OUT:
Kyle Lowry (R hip injury mgmt)
QUESTIONABLE:
Joel Embiid (L knee injury mgmt)
Eric Gordon (R wrist sprain)
Available:
Paul George (left finger splint)
For Toronto:
RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, and Jakob Poeltl all OUT.
For the Raptors, the situation is even more challenging. They will be missing three key players: RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, and Jakob Poeltl.
Joel Embiid’s Frustration Grows Amid Injury Concerns And Potential Surgery
Recent reports suggested that there is a possibility that Embiid could require another knee surgery after the season. NBA insider Ramona Shelburne provided further insight into Embiid’s mindset on Monday. She highlighted the star’s frustration with his situation.
“I think this is Embiid being very frustrated with the situation. He wants to play. He’s doing everything he can to try and get out there and play and salvage his season, try to get himself healthy and back on the court,” Shelburne said on ESPN.
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Despite his efforts to stay on the floor, Embiid has only appeared in 16 games this season. When healthy, he has been highly productive, averaging 24.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. However, his limited availability has been a significant setback for the Sixers throughout the season.
