Joel Embiid was ruled out of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 142-110 loss to Chicago due to a lingering injured left knee. The All-Star center underwent testing Monday, with more scheduled for Tuesday, and his playing future remains uncertain.
Elliott Street is currently missing 38 games this season, averaging 23.8 points while scoring only 29 combined in the last two games. Coach Nick Nurse stated that Embiid has not played his last game of the season yet, but emphasized the team’s need to figure out a solution as soon as possible.
The 76ers’ struggles are evident, falling to 20-37 with just over 60 games remaining. The team’s performance without key players has been disappointing, particularly in defending uncontested layups.
Nurse acknowledged the challenges faced by the team, including the injuries to Embiid and Paul George, as well as the sheer number of absent players affecting their performance.
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