Embiid (calf) is starting against the Warriors on Friday.
Embiid was held out of the second half of Wednesday's game as a precaution, and he was trending in the right direction prior to this update by going through the morning shootaround. Look for Embiid's usage to be through the roof again with James Harden (Achilles) sitting.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Participates in shootaround
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Embiid (calf) took part in shootaround ahead of Friday's game versus the Warriors, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Embiid is listed as questionable for Friday's game due to a calf injury that kept him out of the second half of Wednesday's win. His participation in shootaround is a good sign, but Embiid's official availability likely won't be known until closer to the 10:00 p.m. ET tipoff.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Officially questionable
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Embiid (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Golden State.
Embiid played in only half of Wednesday's blowout win over the Bulls after experiencing mild right calf tightness and was previously expected to play Friday before being tabbed questionable. With Friday's contest the opening leg of a back-to-back set, the 76ers could opt to give Embiid the night off. However, Philadelphia is just three games back of No. 1 seed in the East and has the Warriors, Suns, Nuggets and Mavericks upcoming, so they could be incentivized to play the reigning MVP runner-up. If he misses Friday's tilt, Paul Reed would likely step into the starting lineup.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Should play Friday
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Embiid experienced mild right calf tightness during Wednesday's 116-91 win over the Bulls but is expected to play in Friday's game against Golden State, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
After posting 12 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in 16 minutes in the first two quarters of Wednesday's contest, Embiid didn't play in the second half of the contest, with the 76ers' 76-48 halftime lead initially believed to be the main reason behind his absence. However, the team revealed afterward that Embiid was dealing with a legitimate health concern, albeit one that seems minor. Even so, fantasy managers will want to track Embiid's status closely leading up to Friday's 10 p.m. ET tipoff at Golden State, a game that marks the front end of a back-to-back set for the Sixers.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Sitting remainder of game
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Embiid won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Bulls due to the "score differential," Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
Embiid exited Wednesday's game at halftime with the Sixers leading 76-48. The superstar center had tallied 12 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in 16 minutes. Embiid should be good to go for Friday's game versus the Warriors, as the 76ers are likely just ensuring their MVP-caliber center doesn't pick up a garbage-time injury in the blowout.
Embiid recorded 37 points (11-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 15-17 FT), 16 rebounds, three blocks, one steal and one assist across 44 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 109-105 double-overtime loss to Chicago.
The Sixers are in the thick of the race for the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and Embiid's recent play is a big reason why. The perennial MVP candidate has scored more than 30 points in 10 straight games, averaging a massive 36.2 points, 9.5 boards, 4.3 assists, 2.4 blocks and 1.1 threes over that stretch while shooting 61.3 percent from the floor and an impressive 42.3 percent (11-for-26) from three-point range.
Embiid amassed 31 points (10-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-13 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Saturday's 141-121 win over the Pacers.
Embiid continues to dominate opponents down the stretch, as the 76ers have now won eight consecutive games on their quest for a top seed in the East. He has posted 30 points in nine straight games and has seemingly inserted his name as the frontrunner for league MVP. He will face Chicago on Monday in his first of four contests next week.
76ers' Joel Embiid: Post big numbers in easy win Friday
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Embiid posted 38 points (16-21 FG, 6-7 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and four blocks across 29 minutes during Friday's 121-82 win over the Hornets.
Embiid was a class above in the victory, completely dominating on both ends of the floor. The 76ers took control of this one early, so Embiid was able to get some additional rest down the stretch. In what has been a career-best season, Embiid finds himself in the discussion for MVP, an accolade that would be well-deserved. Sneaking a peek into next season, there is no reason Embiid won't be a top-three target once again in fantasy drafts.
76ers' Joel Embiid: Monster double-double in big win
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Embiid amassed 36 points (12-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 18 rebounds, four blocks and three assists across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 118-109 victory over the Cavaliers.
The big man entered Wednesday's contest on a six-game run of 30 plus points scored and continued his dominance against Cleveland. Embiid was a difference maker early and often, as the Cavaliers had no answer for "The Process." Embiid is on pace to finish with career highs in points per game (33.5) and field-goal percentage (54.1 percent). As Philadelphia continues its push for a top-two seed in the East, Embiid will continue to be relied on heavily for fantasy managers throughout the fantasy playoffs.
