Sixers will face Knicks without Joel Embiid, who remains out with a sprained left foot
Paul George and Tyrese Maxey are listed as questionable for the game at the Wells Fargo Center.
The 76ers will remain a shell of themselves when they face the New York Knicks Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Joel Embiid, who has been struggling with a sprained left foot, is one of six Sixers who will remain sidelined. Paul George (right ankle soreness) and Tyrese Maxey (left hand sprain) are listed as questionable.
Embiid suffered his injury while falling over a security rope before the Sixers game against the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day. He played in that game and four of the team’s next five matchups, only missing the first game of a back-to-back. However, he’s been sidelined since finishing with 28 points and 12 rebounds in just three quarters against the Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 4. The Sixers consider the 2023 NBA MVP’s injury as day to day.
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Meanwhile, Andre Drummond (left toe sprain), Caleb Martin (right groin soreness), Kyle Lowry (right hip sprain), KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) and Jared McCain (left knee surgery) will remain sidelined. McCain will miss the remainder of the season.
George, Maxey and Caleb Martin were ruled out of Tuesday’s 118-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the hour leading up the game.
The Sixers (15-23) have lost three straight and six of their last eight games. The Knicks (26-15) have lost five of their last seven.
New York also has some health issues. Karl-Anthony Towns (sprained right thumb) and Jericho Sims (lower back spasms) are listed as questionable. Jalen Brunson (right shoulder soreness) is probable, and Mitchell Robinson (left ankle surgery) is out.