Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid will reportedly miss Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left hip soreness, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
It marks the first time this season Embiid will miss a game. Through 14 games, he’s averaging 31.9 points, 11.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game.
76ers star Joel Embiid will miss today’s road game vs. Timberwolves on second night of back-to-back due to left hip soreness, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. It will be the reigning NBA MVP’s first absence of the season for 10-4 Philadelphia.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 22, 2023
The severity of Embiid’s injury is unknown. He was able to play 41 minutes during Tuesday’s overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, so it’s possible the 76ers want to get him some rest on the second night of a back-to-back.
At 10-4, the 76ers are once again one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Embiid has been a big part of that. His 31.9 points per game leads all scorers and his 6.1 assists per game are a career-high.
Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris will likely have to carry a bigger offensive load with Embiid sidelined. Maxey has already seen his scoring output take a step forward. He is averaging 27 points per game this year after averaging 20.3 points per game last season.