Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse delivered a familiar refrain, confirming Joel Embiid's absence from the upcoming game against the Orlando Magic. The Sixers' star center has now missed his eighth consecutive contest, all due to right knee issues that initially surfaced on November 11.
Embiid's prolonged absence is at odds with his participation in practices, leading many to speculate about the severity of his injury. Nurse attempted to downplay Embiid's situation, reiterating that he remains "day-to-day" and awaiting clearance from medical professionals.
In related news, Paul George was ruled out for the game due to a right ankle sprain, while Tyrese Maxey was upgraded to available after initially being listed as probable. The Sixers' decision-making process has been inconsistent of late, as they toggled Embiid's status from questionable to out just hours before tip-off.
This development further highlights the uncertainty surrounding Embiid's return, which has now extended to its eighth consecutive game. Despite his participation in practices, it appears that time is needed for his knee issue to be fully evaluated and addressed by medical staff.
Embiid's prolonged absence is at odds with his participation in practices, leading many to speculate about the severity of his injury. Nurse attempted to downplay Embiid's situation, reiterating that he remains "day-to-day" and awaiting clearance from medical professionals.
In related news, Paul George was ruled out for the game due to a right ankle sprain, while Tyrese Maxey was upgraded to available after initially being listed as probable. The Sixers' decision-making process has been inconsistent of late, as they toggled Embiid's status from questionable to out just hours before tip-off.
This development further highlights the uncertainty surrounding Embiid's return, which has now extended to its eighth consecutive game. Despite his participation in practices, it appears that time is needed for his knee issue to be fully evaluated and addressed by medical staff.
. I mean, Joel Embiid was practicing like a pro, but can't play the game? It's just weird, you know? And now Paul George is out too because of an ankle sprain... like, can't they all just be healthy for once?! 
The Sixers are supposed to be one of the top teams in the league, but it feels like they're getting beat up by injuries. I hope Embiid gets back on the court soon, but for now, I'm just stuck watching other games without him 
Like, if Embiid's been practicing, shouldn't he be closer to being back? 
But at the same time, it's probably better that they're not rushing him into a game because of his knee issue. It could get worse and then he'd be out even longer... 
I mean, if he was really close to being back, wouldn't they want to play him by now? 
Like, just decide already! It's frustrating for fans who are excited to see him on the court. 
... like what's the plan here? 
They need to give us a straight answer. Paul George's ankle injury is pretty common, it happens to everyone, so why make such big deal about it? 
. But it's also frustrating when their decision-making is all over the place, like yesterday they said Embiid was out and now he's probable... what's going on?! 
. And what's up with all these inconsistencies in the lineup? The coaches gotta know which player is playing, ya feel me? 
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. Newsflash: knees don't work that way 
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I mean, we all know he's a key player, but at the same time, it's better for him to get his knee checked out properly 
. According to some stats I saw, players who miss 8+ consecutive games have a higher risk of re-injury 
did you know that the Sixers are now 3-5 without Embiid? 
(28% of all knee injuries)
. nurse trying to downplay it but i think we all know how serious knee injuries are 
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. One minute he's practicing, the next he's out for sure. I get it, medical staff needs to make sure everything is okay, but it's hard not to wonder if he's rushing back too soon.
he's been through so much with this knee injury and it's crazy how inconsistent the sixers are with his status 
Anyway, I'm hoping Embiid gets back to 100% soon, but for now, it's like watching paint dry 
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. And George gets hurt too now? Its like a domino effect 
️ but seriously, the Sixers' decision-making is all over the place 
but let's be real, we need Joel Embiid 100% to take on those big games 
and paul george out with an ankle sprain? lucky for us sixers fans 