WASHINGTON — Joel Embiid is questionable for Monday’s sport towards the Washington Wizards at Capital One Area with a non-COVID-19 associated sickness, the 76ers mentioned.
The All-Star middle additionally sat out Friday’s 112-90 victory towards the Toronto Raptors as he rested his proper knee. Nevertheless, he returned Saturday and scored a game-high 25 factors in a 114-109 win over the Chicago Bulls.
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Embiid hit the game-winning, 25-foot three-pointer with 18.1 seconds remaining. On the following possession, he made a defensive play on the rim to change an opponent’s shot. All that got here after he missed a pair of foul photographs with 61 seconds remaining in a tie sport.
The 7-foot-2, 280-pounder is averaging 27.2 factors, 9.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks per sport. He scored a season-high 40 factors in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 22.
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The Sixers (3-4) have received three of their final 4 video games after the beginning the season with three straight losses.
The Wizards (3-2) will face the Boston Celtics on Sunday evening at TD Backyard earlier than internet hosting the Sixers on Monday.