Full injury report for Joel Embiid, Sixers vs. Nets in home matchup
The Philadelphia 76ers will look to put an end to their current 6-game losing skid when they play host to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. The Sixers and the Nets are tied in the standings at 20-35 as they are both in the race for the final play-in spot in the East.
As far as the injury report is concerned, the Sixers will still be short-handed. Justin Edwards (left ankle sprain), Eric Gordon (right wrist sprain), and Kyle Lowry (right hip injury management) will all remain sidelined for this contest.
Jared McCain (left knee meniscus surgery) will be the other inactive Sixer.
As for Joel Embiid, the big fella is not listed on the injury report. The 2023 MVP winner is continuing to play through all of the issues that have been bothering him as Philadelphia looks to make a push and track down the Chicago Bulls for the final play-in spot.
Paul George (left finger splint) is listed as available.
Tip off from the Wells Fargo Center is set for 7:30 p.m. EST on Saturday night.
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Awards NL All-Star - 1977, 79, 80, 81, 85, 86. NL Gold Glove - 1977, 78, 79. NL MVP - 1978. All-Star MVP - 1979. Hall of Fame - 2025.
