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Sixers center Joel Embiid to miss upcoming road trip with swelling in his left knee


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Published in Sports and Competition on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 13:05 GMT by KSAT   Print publication without navigation

  • Joel Embiid again has swelling in his left knee and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' upcoming road trip, the latest injury setback for the All-Star center who has played in only 13 games this season.

Joel Embiid, the star center for the Philadelphia 76ers, will miss the team's upcoming three-game road trip due to swelling in his left knee. This injury news was confirmed by the Sixers, who are currently on a four-game winning streak. Embiid, who has been dealing with knee issues, had an MRI which fortunately showed no structural damage. Despite this, he will sit out games against the Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, and Indiana Pacers to ensure proper recovery. Embiid has been a pivotal player for the Sixers this season, averaging 36.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, and his absence could impact the team's performance as they aim to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference standings.

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