The Philadelphia 76ers are eagerly awaiting the return of their star player, Joel Embiid, who is recovering from surgery for a torn left lateral meniscus. While there were reports that he could return for Tuesday’s game against the Thunder, the team has confirmed that he will remain out with an injury. However, coach Nick Nurse has expressed optimism that Embiid will be back on the court soon, potentially before the end of the regular season.
Embiid’s absence has been felt by the 76ers, who have struggled with an 11-18 record since he went out. Without him in the lineup, the team has dropped to the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference and will likely have to compete in the Play-In Tournament to secure a postseason spot. Despite this setback, Philadelphia remains determined to push through and make a strong playoff run.
The 76ers are currently trailing the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers in the standings and will need a strong finish to move up in the seeding. With seven games left to play in the regular season, they are focused on earning their place in
