Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers have updated Joel Embiid's status to probable for their game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Embiid has been playing intermittently due to cautious management of his health, usually participating in every other game.
Key Facts
- Joel Embiid's availability has been carefully managed by the Philadelphia 76ers this season.
- Embiid was listed as questionable but later upgraded to probable for the game against the Lakers.
- He last played in a close win against the Golden State Warriors, logging limited minutes.
- Embiid scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds in that game against the Warriors.
- The 76ers won against the Milwaukee Bucks without Embiid in a back-to-back game.
- Philadelphia holds a 5-3 record in games where Embiid has played this season.
- Embiid is averaging nearly 25 minutes per game and 18.5 points this season.
- The 76ers are on a three-game winning streak going into the contest with the Lakers.
