Summary
Joel Embiid, the star player for the Philadelphia 76ers, will not play in back-to-back games against the Phoenix Suns. The decision follows a pattern since 2024 when Embiid decided to avoid playing games on consecutive nights due to past knee injuries.
Key Facts
- Joel Embiid has not played in consecutive games without rest since 2024 due to knee issues.
- Embiid decided not to play in the second game of a back-to-back set against the Phoenix Suns.
- He played 33 minutes in the first game of the back-to-back against the Indiana Pacers and scored 30 points.
- Embiid has averaged 24 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game so far this season.
- The 76ers won against the Pacers with a score of 113-104.
- Embiid had two surgeries within two years but is now getting back to his strong performance level with the team.
