Joel Embiid out, but Tyrese Maxey, Paul George could play in 76ers-Knicks game
The Philadelphia 76ers put together a solid effort in a 118-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, trailing by just six in the fourth quarter of a game that Joel Embiid, Tyrese McKay, Paul George did not play and several other rotation players. Unfortunately, they couldn’t hold on for the win and now have to get back into action against the New York Knicks.
Even more unfortunate for Philly, Embiid remains sidelined with a sprained left foot. However, Maxie (left arm sprain) and George (right ankle pain) are both listed as questionable on NBA injury report. After only nine players were available to play against the Thunder, with each logging over 15 minutes, the 76ers will need them in action if they want to steal a win from the Knicks.
Joel Embiid ruled out the 76ers vs. Knicks game
After sitting out four games with a sprained foot, Embiid will now miss his sixth straight game. However, the team insists the injury is day-to-day. George had played in 16 of the 76ers’ previous 18 games before losing to the Thunder. Maxi has played in each of the last 24 games.
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At 15-23, there is very little room for error the rest of Philly’s season. Even after The 76ers end this tough streakthey will follow it with a road trip against three playoff teams (Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks and Dever Nuggets) and return home to face the Cleveland Cavaliers. Things are getting very, very rough and the injuries that are piling up are the main reason why.
Caleb Martin (right groin sprain), Andre Drummond (left toe sprain), Kyle Lowry (right hip sprain), Jared McCain (left knee meniscus surgery) and KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) remain sidelined for the 76ers.
The 76ers’ opponents are not without a few injuries to monitor. Jalen Brunson is listed as probable with right shoulder soreness, while Karl-Anthony Towns (sprained right thumb) and Jericho Sims (lower back spasms) are both listed as questionable for the Knicks. Mitchell Robinson (left ankle surgery) remains out.
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