Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid will be sitting out Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs as he continues to recover from a left knee injury. This marks the first game that Embiid will miss since his return to the court earlier this week in a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The talented center had been sidelined for over eight weeks following a procedure on the lateral meniscus in his left knee.
The Sixers are facing the Spurs on the second night of a back-to-back, with Embiid showcasing an impressive performance on Saturday by scoring 30 points in just 23 minutes during a triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies. Since his return, Embiid has been a key contributor, averaging 27.7 points in 28.2 minutes per game across three victories for the 76ers.
Philadelphia currently finds themselves trailing the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers by just one game in the loss column, sitting at the 7th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The absence of Embiid will undoubtedly be felt by the team, but his health and recovery remain the top priority as they navigate through the remainder of the season.
