As the Philadelphia 76ers approach their Monday night game on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers, they have a crowded injury report. After initially leaving the veteran Kyle Lowry off the report when it was released on Sunday night, the Sixers downgraded the guard.
According to the official NBA injury report, Lowry is dealing with hip soreness. As a result, the Sixers are approaching their matchup with the Blazers, describing Lowry as questionable.
While Lowry has been healthy for most of the season, he has missed a handful of games at time throughout the year.
Lowry’s latest absence came on December 13, when the Sixers hosted the Indiana Pacers. The Sixers fell short by 14 points in that outing. Lowry returned to the court in the following game and hasn’t missed any action since.
During this current stretch, Lowry is seeing the court for roughly 16 minutes per game. He’s shooting just 31 percent from the field and 33 percent from three while posting averages of two points, two rebounds, and three assists per game. In all six games, Lowry held a role off the bench.
This season, Lowry has seven absences. He missed a stretch of games in November, wrapping up his string of absences before December’s run started.
In the 22 games Lowry played this year, he’s averaged four points on 36 percent shooting. Attempting three shots from three per game, Lowry is connecting on 35 percent of his shots from deep.
Along with Lowry, the Sixers are questioning the statuses of Joel Embiid, Eric Gordon, and Andre Drummond. Meanwhile, Justin Edwards, Jared McCain, and KJ Martin are ruled out of the Monday night action in Portland.
The Sixers and the Blazers are set to tip at 10 PM ET.
The Philadelphia 76ers made a surprising move today, opting to downgrade their veteran player in their matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. This decision comes as a shock to many fans and analysts, as the veteran player has been a key contributor to the team’s success in recent games.
While the specific player has not been named, it is clear that the 76ers are looking to shake things up and potentially give younger players more playing time. This move could be a gamble for the team, as they will be facing a tough opponent in the Trail Blazers.
It will be interesting to see how this decision plays out on the court and if the 76ers can still come out on top without their veteran presence. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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