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- Philadelphia 76ers ruled out Joel Embiid for Sunday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons, citing management of his right-foot plantar fasciitis.
- Joel Embiid asked reporters after Saturday’s win over Milwaukee Bucks to pressure the Sixers into letting him play, but Philadelphia decided against his wishes to keep the former MVP healthy for a long season.
- Joel Embiid produced the 10th triple-double of his career in Saturday’s win over Milwaukee, recording 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
- Joel Embiid has averaged just 49 games per season over his 10 years while being plagued by various injuries.
- Philadelphia 76ers also ruled out Dominick Barlow (back), Jabari Walker (knee) and Tacko Fall (quad), leaving Adem Bona as Sunday’s only active true center; Walker exited Saturday’s win in the third quarter after injuring his left knee.
- Dean Wade made his season debut Saturday and is likely to play some center, while LeBron James, who missed Saturday with sciatica management, has no injury designation and can also help at the position.
- Detroit Pistons will be without All-NBA center Jalen Duren, who the team said has a hamstring injury and will be out for at least two weeks.
Why it matters: Philadelphia’s frontcourt takes the immediate hit: Embiid, fresh off a 28-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double, sits while Barlow, Walker and Fall are also out, leaving Bona as the only active true center. Detroit likewise loses All-NBA center Jalen Duren to a hamstring injury for at least two weeks.
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