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- Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Philadelphia 76ers pulled out a 99-98 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night thanks to another epic performance from star guard Tyrese Maxey and a game-winning putback by stud rookie V. J.
- Edgecombe. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Sixers also got some production from star center Joel Embiid, who played 25 minutes in the game and totaled 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. If you’ve been following along with the Sixers this season, then you know what the fact that Embiid played on Thursday night means for his availability on Friday night. Joel Embiid won't play vs.
- Bucks due to left knee injury recoveryEmbiid has been officially ruled out for Philadelphia’s matchup with the Bucks in Milwaukee due to left knee injury recovery.
- Embiid hasn’t been playing in both legs of back-to-backs all season, so this is no surprise.
- The big fella has appeared in just eight games so far this season and posted averages of 18.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists per performance. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNot being able to be out on the court with his teammates consistently this season has taken a toll on Embiid, who recently lamented his lack of availability."The only thing I’ll say is, I do feel bad, but it's unfortunate," Embiid said.