Key Facts

• Joel Embiid's status for the game against the Atlanta Hawks changed from "out" to "questionable."
• Embiid has not played since November 8 due to knee soreness.
• The team conducted an MRI, which showed promising results, though he has not yet returned to play.
• He has missed nine games in a row.
• Earlier in the season, Embiid was recovering from a second knee surgery in two years and played in only 19 games last season.
• In this season, before his recent absence, he played in six games, averaging 19.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 23.3 minutes per game.
• The 76ers and Hawks game is scheduled for a 6 PM ET start.