Joel Embiid's availability for the Philadelphia 76ers' Friday matchup against the Phoenix Suns is up in the air, according to the team's preliminary injury report released on Thursday evening. The highly anticipated contest is now shrouded in uncertainty as the dominant center's right knee undergoes management due to an injury.
This development comes at a time when Embiid has been playing with remarkable consistency since mid-December, logging significant minutes and delivering standout performances. Over the past 17 games, he has logged averages of 34.5 minutes, 29.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists while shooting an impressive 52.7 percent from the field, a respectable 35.1 percent on three-pointers, and converting at a remarkable 87.3 percent rate from the free-throw line.
However, Embiid's reliability has been somewhat inconsistent in recent weeks, with some games featuring extended periods of bench time due to various health issues. The extent of his injury management is yet to be disclosed by the team, but it remains to be seen how this development will impact the 76ers' chances against a strong Phoenix Suns squad on Friday night.
This development comes at a time when Embiid has been playing with remarkable consistency since mid-December, logging significant minutes and delivering standout performances. Over the past 17 games, he has logged averages of 34.5 minutes, 29.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists while shooting an impressive 52.7 percent from the field, a respectable 35.1 percent on three-pointers, and converting at a remarkable 87.3 percent rate from the free-throw line.
However, Embiid's reliability has been somewhat inconsistent in recent weeks, with some games featuring extended periods of bench time due to various health issues. The extent of his injury management is yet to be disclosed by the team, but it remains to be seen how this development will impact the 76ers' chances against a strong Phoenix Suns squad on Friday night.
. he's been playing so well lately and it seems like every time he gets hurt, his team suffers too 
. what if he can't play at all? that would be a huge bummer for 76ers fans 
. they need him to take down phoenix, especially with their star player's high scoring potential 
. fingers crossed that joel will be okay and lead his team to victory 
. And now he might not even be able to play? It's like, what if they don't have anyone else who can step up and fill the void? 
The Suns are gonna kill us without Embiid in the lineup... I'm getting anxious just thinking about it 
. Maybe they should just give him a day off or something instead of making him play through pain 
. Come on, Joel, get well soon! 
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. Will they be able to adjust without Embiid? Only time will tell, but I'm guessing they'll find a way to pull off the win... after all, they've got some talented young guns like James Harden and Tyrese Maxey on their side 
. It's amazing how far he's come since then - a true superstar in the making! Fingers crossed for Embiid's knee and that he'll be back to his dominant self soon 
What's going on with the NBA, can't teams just be healthy for once? 
so i'm watching the NBA games and joel embiid's injury report is like the ultimate buzzkill 
it's a shame because phillies fans are hyped for this matchup against phoenix 
but now we're not even sure if embiid can play 
the team's being super vague about his injury, which is kinda annoying 
i just wanna see him dominate on the court again 
He's always been their superstar, you know? And when he's not playing, it's like the team just isn't the same vibe 
But at the same time, I get it, injuries are part of the game, right? 
So fingers crossed he can get back on track soon! 
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he's been playin so inconsistently lately and still manages to put up crazy stats every now & then... like, 34.5 minutes is nothing compared to what other centers in the league get 
plus, the suns are no joke, they can hold their own without him