The Philadelphia 76ers, as long as Joel Embiid is on the roster, will always be in pursuit of a championship. Their 7-4 start to the season is impressive, especially considering Embiid has yet to go full-tilt since the campaign began, with the team still carefully managing his workload.
Embiid was noticeably absent during the Sixers’ 102-100 win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, as Philadelphia reported he’s experiencing soreness in his right knee. Up until now, Embiid had been sitting out the second game of back-to-back sets all season, but otherwise had been available. This made his absence on Tuesday night even more conspicuous.
The good news, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, is that Embiid’s right knee was evaluated after the game, and the team found no structural issues. He’s currently considered day-to-day moving forward.
The schedule is also working in the 76ers’ favor. After dealing with a few back-to-backs over the first few weeks of the season, the Sixers now have only two games this week: the recently-concluded matchup against the Celtics, and an NBA In-Season Tournament clash against the surging Detroit Pistons on Friday. This lighter schedule should give Embiid plenty of time to rest and recover from his knee soreness.
Given Embiid’s extensive injury history, the 76ers are understandably cautious about rushing him back. Protecting their star is a priority if they want to sustain their championship hopes.
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Injuries have not been kind to the 76ers over the past few years. Embiid’s own injury history is well-documented. Meanwhile, recent additions like Paul George, who was mostly healthy during his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, has encountered knee issues in his first year with the Sixers, leading to one of his toughest seasons in recent memory. Even Jared McCain seems far from returning to form.
Still, with a strong roster and careful management, Philadelphia remains optimistic. As long as they can get healthy at the right time, the 76ers will continue to be a powerhouse in the hunt for an NBA title.
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