Philadelphia 76ers' Star Joel Embiid to Miss Ninth Consecutive Game Due to Right Knee Injury Management
Joel Embiid's streak of consecutive absences has reached nine, as he will be forced to miss the Sixers' matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. The injury report issued by the team on Thursday evening confirms that Embiid's right knee issue is still a major concern, despite him practicing fully during his time away from the court.
The 76ers had initially expressed optimism about Embiid's progress, but he was ruled out of their last game due to continued soreness in his right knee. The six-foot-ten center has mostly been participating in full practices while nursing the injury, and coach Nick Nurse had assured fans that Embiid was still only day-to-day.
However, on Wednesday, nurse acknowledged that edgecombe also participated in a practice which was positive after he missed 2 consecutive games due to left calf tightness.
Joel Embiid's streak of consecutive absences has reached nine, as he will be forced to miss the Sixers' matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. The injury report issued by the team on Thursday evening confirms that Embiid's right knee issue is still a major concern, despite him practicing fully during his time away from the court.
The 76ers had initially expressed optimism about Embiid's progress, but he was ruled out of their last game due to continued soreness in his right knee. The six-foot-ten center has mostly been participating in full practices while nursing the injury, and coach Nick Nurse had assured fans that Embiid was still only day-to-day.
However, on Wednesday, nurse acknowledged that edgecombe also participated in a practice which was positive after he missed 2 consecutive games due to left calf tightness.
The guy practices every day, it's only logical that he'd be back on the court soon. And now they're saying his knee issue is still a concern... sounds fishy to me. Nick Nurse can't even keep a straight story. 
Embiid needs to get healthy ASAP so we don't see this whole "injury management" thing again. Can't wait to see him back on the court, dominating as usual 
This is getting weirder by the minute... So Embiid's knee injury is still a concern, but he's practicing full-time? That doesn't add up. Coach Nurse is saying one thing, but I'm sensing some hidden agendas here. What if Edgecombe's involvement in practice was just a distraction? Maybe they're trying to take attention away from Embiid's injury? It's all about optics and control. The team wants fans to think everything is under control, but I think there's more going on beneath the surface... 
it's been like 9 games now and they're just hoping he comes back healthy, not necessarily that he comes back right away 
if they can get him to play consistently for a stretch, i think the sixers have a good shot at making some noise in the playoffs
Interesting how the 76ers were optimistic about Embiid's progress but still kept him out after one game 
, I mean, who needs Joel Embiid on the court anyway? 
The fact that he's been practicing full sessions but can't seem to shake off the soreness is pretty confusing. Shouldn't that be a good sign? 
Coach Nurse might know what he's talking about, but it feels like Embiid's injury history has been a wild rollercoaster ride. Guess we'll just have to wait and see how this plays out! 
. I feel bad for the team and fans, they need him on the court. 
It's like, if you're gonna practice fully, why can't you play? 
Maybe it's just a matter of being cautious with his knee, but still, it's frustrating to watch. 
The injury report is always saying one thing, but when the player takes the floor, it's another story altogether... 
. It's crazy that his injury is still affecting him like this. I mean, I get it, you gotta be careful, but nine games in a row? That's just a long time to be sitting out 
. One day, one week, whatever - it's always something different 
. Fingers crossed he can bounce back soon! 
. Meanwhile, Embiid is putting in the work on the sidelines, which is awesome 
. He's still day-to-day, so fingers crossed that he can get back to his dominant form soon 
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