Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday’s 76ers sport in opposition to the Sacramento Kings to relaxation, in accordance with the NBA damage report launched Tuesday afternoon.
The sport in Sacramento, Calif., is the beginning of a back-to-back, forward of a nationally televised matchup in opposition to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday (10 p.m., TNT, NBCSP). Embiid is coping with a number of well being points, together with a sprained left foot, a sinus fracture and a lingering knee difficulty. He had been listed as questionable earlier than beginning every of the final two video games and scored a season-high 37 factors Monday in a 125-103 win over the Portland Path Blazers.
Backup middle Andre Drummond (sprained left toe) stays questionable to play in opposition to the Kings, which might open up minutes for rookie Adem Bona. Veteran guards Kyle Lowry (proper hip soreness) and Eric Gordon (oral surgical procedure) are additionally listed as questionable. All three gamers missed the victory in Portland.
Rotational ahead KJ Martin may also miss his fourth straight sport with a stress response in his left foot. The Sixers are driving their season-best four-game successful streak and have gained 10 of their final 13 video games. After these back-to-back video games, the Sixers will journey cross-country to conclude a six-game street journey Saturday on the Brooklyn Nets (6 p.m., NBCSP).
