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Do we overreact to Sixers outcomes? Will missing marquee matchups prevent Joel Embiid from being MVP? | Podcast

Embiid is questionable against the Utah Jazz and Rudy Gobert. He has already missed head-to-head matchups against standout centers Andre Drummond, Nikola Jokić, Jonas Valančiūnas, and Myles Turner.

Joel Embiid is listed as questionable against the Utah Jazz.
Joel Embiid is listed as questionable against the Utah Jazz.Read moreELIZABETH ROBERTSON / Staff Photographer

SALT LAKE CITY — In this Locked on 76ers podcast, Keith Pompey talks about how the Sixers are considered as NBA championship contenders after victories and as overhyped after losses.

Pompey also wonders if missing solid head-to-head matchups against elite centers will prevent Joel Embiid from being voted league MVP. He’s listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz and All-Star center Rudy Gobert because of back tightness. He already has missed matchups against standout centers Andre Drummond (Cleveland Cavaliers), Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets), Jonas Valančiūnas (Memphis Grizzlies), and Myles Turner (Indiana Pacers).