Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers are facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, but key player Joel Embiid is unavailable due to shin soreness. The Timberwolves will also be missing a notable player, Rudy Gobert, who is serving a suspension.
Key Facts
- The 76ers are experiencing a losing streak and hope for improvement with key players returning.
- Joel Embiid is out due to injury management related to shin soreness.
- Embiid previously missed nine games earlier in the season due to knee issues.
- The 76ers have lost four consecutive games without Embiid.
- Rudy Gobert of the Timberwolves is unavailable due to a suspension following a flagrant foul.
- The NBA did not overturn Gobert's suspension despite an appeal.
- Timberwolves’ Naz Reid is questionable to play due to shoulder soreness.
