Joel Embiid, Paul George out for Sixers-Hornets on Monday in front end of back-to-back

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Joel Embiid and Paul George will not be taking to the court for Monday's Sixers-Hornets matchup, as both players are listed as out due to left knee injury management.

The Philadelphia 76ers' decision to sit their star duo comes at a crucial juncture in their schedule, with a back-to-back set looming. After facing off against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, they will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. While both Embiid and George have been enjoying some of the healthiest stretches of play over the past two seasons, it appears the 76ers are opting to keep them fresh for their next game.

The change in start time from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. has given the team more leeway to get home and prepare for Tuesday's matchup against the Bucks. With a front end of back-to-back on the docket, it's likely that Embiid and George will be held out of both games in an effort to conserve their energy.

The Sixers' strategy is one that fans are all too familiar with at this point in the season - saving big players for more crucial matchups. The question now is how well they can perform without two key contributors, particularly against a Bucks team that's been playing some of its best basketball recently.
 
🤔 I'm low-key worried about our 76ers squad with Embiid and George out 😬. Those guys are always on fire when they're in the game! 🏀 Now they'll have to rely on their teammates to step up their game, and that's not gonna be easy 💪. On the other hand, it's smart of the team to rest them before this crucial back-to-back set - we don't want anyone getting burned out mid-season ⚠️. The Bucks are looking fierce right now, so I'm curious how our boys will fare without their top two players 🤞. Fingers crossed they can find a way to win both of these games and stay in the playoff hunt 🔥!
 
man, can't believe the 76ers are gonna sit Embiid and George on back-to-backs like this 🤯 gotta be smart with their injury management tho, might as well keep them fresh for when it really matters 💪 only a concern if they're not feeling right, but I trust the coaching staff to make the right call ⏰ still gonna be a tough game without those two, Bucks are on fire lately 🔥 wish I could sneak a peek at their practice vids to see what's going down 🤫
 
I'm so bummed about Embiid and George getting hurt 🤕! Like what's the point of even having star players if you're just gonna sit them for two games? And now they have to play back-to-back which is like, a total recipe for disaster 😴... I mean I know the Sixers want to save their energy but come on, can't we get some wins without sitting our best players? 🤔 The Bucks are looking strong too so I'm kinda worried how they're gonna do without their two biggest guns 💥
 
ugh man I'm so hyped for monday's game but not with embiid and george out 🤕... the 76ers are being super smart by giving them a break tho 👏, they dont wanna burn out their stars at this point in the season... it's like they're saying "we got this" without embiid and george and then we can go all out vs the bucks on tuesday 🔥 but it's gonna be tough without those guys
 
man, this is like the 76ers trying to be all smart about their injuries lol... think they're gonna hold up without Embiid and George for the next game? i got my doubts, tbh 🤔. those guys have been looking good lately, and now we gotta see how they'll perform with a huge back-to-back ahead of 'em. Bucks are on fire right now, so it's not like they're gonna go easy just 'cause Embiid and George aren't playing 😅. still, gotta respect the 76ers' strategy... saving the big guns for when it really matters 💪. wish us luck! 🤞
 
I don’t usually comment but it seems kinda weird that they're keeping them out for a back-to-back 🤔. I mean, you'd think the coaches would want to see what they can do in a tight game, especially against a team like the Bucks who are on a roll 💪. But at the same time, it's clear they don't want their stars burning out before the playoffs 🚨. It's a bit of a gamble, but I guess that's just how the Sixers approach things now ⏰.
 
I don't think Philly is being clever by resting Embiid and George before the back-to-back. It feels like they're just trying to avoid having to play them when they might get hurt more. I mean, if you got two superstars, shouldn't be used 'em when it matters most? 🤔 Also, have you seen the Bucks lately? They're actually pretty unstoppable with Giannis and Co. 👊
 
🤔 Looks like Philly is being super smart by sitting Joel Embiid and Paul George. 🙏 They don't want to risk those 2 injury-prone guys burning out before the playoffs 🚨. I get it, saving them for the big games makes sense... but now they gotta rely on their bench crew 🤞 to hold down the fort against Milwaukee 💪. Should be interesting to see how this plays out ⏰. Those Bucks are looking fierce right now 🔥. Maybe this is just what Philly needs – a wake-up call 😏?
 
🤔 This decision to sit Embiid and George doesn't surprise me, but it does make you wonder what the 76ers' long-term plan is 🤷‍♂️. They're essentially treating them like they're still on a rookie contract 💸. I mean, we get it, rest is key, but can't you just find a way to make the game more exciting without two of your top players? 😩 The Bucks are on fire right now and I'm sure they'll take advantage of this. I'd rather see some younger guys get more minutes than sit out because the team needs its big guns to be fresh for the next game 🤷‍♂️...
 
I'm surprised they're not gonna try to sneak Embiid and George back into the lineup, especially with all this rest. I mean, it's better for their health in the long run, but you gotta wonder if it's gonna hurt 'em more than help 'em, you know? They've been looking pretty sharp lately, and now they're just gonna sit 'em out twice in a row... that's some big-time lineup decisions right there.
 
Ugh, back-to-backs are always a recipe for disaster 🤦‍♂️... like this. They're gonna have to rely on BenchMob or whatever they got to get by without Embiid and George 🤷‍♂️. I mean, I'm all for giving the guys some rest, but come on, can't we do that without risking a meltdown? 🤯 The Bucks are looking strong right now, too... it's like they're gonna have to pull out all the stops just to win without their star players 😬
 
🤔 The Sixers' decision to rest Embiid and George seems like a pretty standard move at this point in the season. I mean, we've all seen teams do this before, especially when they're dealing with injuries or want to keep their stars fresh for bigger games. But still, it's tough to imagine how well the team will be able to perform without those two on the court.

I think it's smart of them to try and conserve energy, but at the same time, it's a big ask to expect the bench unit to step up like that against a Bucks team that's looking pretty fierce right now. The Sixers have a good track record of making tough decisions like this, though, so fingers crossed they'll come out on top even without their star duo.

The schedule really does put them in a tough spot, with back-to-backs being super draining for players. I'm curious to see how Al Horford and Tobias Harris will need to step up to make it happen. It's gonna be a fun (and maybe frustrating?) watch! 💪
 
ugh i dont know why coach gotta do this to us 😩 we need joel and paul george on the court right now!!! our season is literally hanging in the balance 🤯 and we cant even rely on our star players anymore? what if we lose a game or two because of this? it's gonna be super tough without them 🤕 but at the same time i get it, conserving energy and all that jazz 💪
 
Umm... I don't know if it's such a bad thing they're sitting these guys out 🤔. I mean, we all love to see Embiid and George dominate on the court, but think about how much more wins the 76ers will get in the long run by keeping them fresh 😴. On the other hand, what if this is just another case of "save for next week" syndrome? 🤷‍♂️ Are they really planning to win those crucial matchups without their top players? I'm kinda torn about it... 🤯
 
aww man 😔 this is gonna be tough 4 the sixers fans... think they're tryna save embiid & george for the big games which is def a good strategy but also kinda frustrating 🤯 we all wanna see them crush it on the court 💪 will have to keep an eye out for how they do without them 👀
 
Omg, I'm so confused about why they're sitting Embiid and George 🤔😕 Their team is gonna get destroyed without those guys on the court! 🤦‍♂️ But at the same time, I get it, saving their energy for a crucial matchup... that makes sense? 🤔 I've been watching them play all season and they're like two peas in a pod - if one's not playing well, the other is too. So hopefully they can find a way to win without them 😅 but it's gonna be tough!
 
🤔 I'm low-key worried about how the 76ers will handle this back-to-back without Embiid and George 🙅‍♂️. Those guys have been on fire lately 🔥, and with the Bucks looking strong, it's gonna be a tough test for Philly 🏀. They've been relying on their starters to save energy for big games, but what happens if they can't pull off this one? 💔 It's a risk worth taking, I guess... 🤷‍♂️
 
awww man 😔 i feel u so bad, the 76ers are gonna struggle without joel embiid and paul george on monday's game 🤕 they've been looking super strong this season but now they gotta rely on other players to get it done 🙏 hopefully their bench can step up and give the team a boost 💪
 
ugh i cant believe we r gonna sit embiid and george again 🤦‍♂️ their health is still an issue but it makes sense to get them home and fresh for tuesdays game, dont wanna risk them getting hurt or having a bad game. the sixers r def trying to be smart with this strategy, i just hope they can pull it off without their two big guns 🤞
 
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