The Philadelphia 76ers will continue the road trip on Saturday when they take on the Utah Jazz for the second of a 6-game road trip and one has to wonder about the status of Joel Embiid.
The big fella took a bit of a spill before the Christmas Day win over the Boston Celtics. During Embiid’s warm ups, he took a fadeaway triple before tumbling to the floor into the rope the TD Garden security team had on the sidelines. He was then grabbing at his ankle.
Of course, Embiid played in the contest and had 27 points in 31 minutes, but he is questionable for this contest against the Jazz due to a left foot sprain.
“I stepped on a security guard and just twisted it,” Embiid said after the win before adding: “Just a little sore, but it’s Christmas. Gotta play on Christmas.”
It remains to be seen if Embiid will be able to go against the Jazz, but one has to believe he will be able to fight through it the way he did in Boston.
Tip off against the Jazz is set for 9:30 p.m. EST from Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Joel Embiid’s status vs. Jazz on the road: What to expect
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has been dealing with a lingering knee injury that has kept him out of several games recently. As the Sixers prepare to face off against the Utah Jazz on the road, fans are eager to know whether Embiid will be suiting up for the game.
According to reports, Embiid’s status for the game against the Jazz is still uncertain. The team is taking a cautious approach with their star player, as they want to ensure that he is fully healthy before returning to action. Embiid has been a key player for the Sixers this season, averaging 29.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.
If Embiid is unable to play, the Sixers will have to rely on their other key players to step up and fill the void. Players like Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris, and Seth Curry will need to elevate their game in order to compete against the tough Jazz team on the road.
Fans will have to wait and see whether Embiid will be able to take the court against the Jazz, but regardless of his status, the Sixers will need to bring their A-game in order to come out on top in this challenging matchup. Stay tuned for updates on Joel Embiid’s status and be sure to tune in to see how the Sixers fare against the Jazz on the road.
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