Adrian Fedkiw
As expected, the Philadelphia 76ers are going to play it safe with Joel Embiid’s left knee contusion.
Embiid is doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Practice update:
Okafor (r.knee soreness) limited at practice; probable vs. LAC
Embiid (l.knee contusion) did not practice; doubtful vs. LAC— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) January 23, 2017
Embiid will also not travel with the team when they visit Milwaukee to play the Bucks on Wednesday, according to the Philadelphia Daily News’ Bob Cooney.
Joel Embiid didn't go through practice today. Left knee contusion, doubtful tomorrow and won't travel to Milwaukee
— Bob Cooney (@BobCooney76) January 23, 2017
Not going to Milwaukee was always the plan for Embiid for Wednesday game, so they are gonna stay that route.
— Bob Cooney (@BobCooney76) January 23, 2017
The 7’2 Cameroonian injured his knee while driving in for a dunk during the Sixers’ 93-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
Crazy swing of emotions. Emphatic dunk was sweet, then heart was in throat when he was on floor, then he jogs back to locker room. I'm good pic.twitter.com/TtTGZjvuam
— Philly Influencer (@PHL_Influencer) January 21, 2017
Embiid didn’t practice with the team Monday, but his knee looks pretty good to me after checking out this video taken by Cooney.
Embiid seems fine pic.twitter.com/pCXAnXTXva
— Bob Cooney (@BobCooney76) January 23, 2017