Joel Embiid Fantasy Basketball News
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76ers’ Joel Embiid: Paces Philadelphia in win
Joel Embiid registered 38 points (11-20 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 13-13 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks across 37 minutes in Wednesday’s 141-136 win over the Wizards.Embiid surpassed the 30-point mark for the first time in the current campaign, but he also provided value on both ends of the court with a season-high mark in assists and steals while tying his season-best output for blocks. While he’s not expected to flirt with 35-point performances on a nightly basis, Embiid is the clear go-to player on offense for the Philadelphia 76ers and his scoring numbers reflect that role.
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76ers’ Joel Embiid: Productive night in win
Joel Embiid put up 14 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals in Monday night’s 118-101 win over the Hornets.Embiid has now put up double-doubles in back-to-back games. Though his 14 points were a season-low, he only played in 25 minutes with the Sixers far-ahead for most of the game. After starting the season with four consecutive games going over 20 points, Embiid has now gone back-to-back games failing to reach the 20-point mark.
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76ers’ Joel Embiid: Records double-double
Joel Embiid had 19 points (7-11 FG, 1-2, 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in Saturday’s 127-112 win over the Hornets.Embiid saw a streak of double-doubles end in Thursday’s game at Orlando, but he got right back into it by recording one Saturday. The center now has two double-doubles in his past three games, but he will need to provide better ball security than the five turnovers recorded in both instances.
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76ers’ Joel Embiid: Productive as 76ers romp to victory
Joel Embiid amassed 21 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 27 minutes during Thursday’s 116-92 victory over the Magic.Embiid appeared healthy in the victory despite popping up on the injury report prior to the game. The fact he played 27 minutes in a game that was decided early on in the piece indicates his back is not a major concern. The Sixers now sit at 4-1 on the season and as a unit, look as functional as they have in recent memory. As long as Embiid can maintain some semblance of health, he should be able to provide a solid return on where he was being drafted.
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76ers’ Joel Embiid: Good to go
Joel Embiid (back) is listed as available on the Sixers’ injury report prior to Thursday’s game against the Magic.Embiid missed Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers with a sore back, but that appeared to be primarily a maintenance day, as he returned for Tuesday’s game against the Raptors and played a season-high 38 minutes. His inclusion on the injury report as probable prior to Thursday’s game hinted at a possible flare-up, but any issues there are evidently minor.
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76ers’ Joel Embiid: Probable Thursday
Joel Embiid (back) is listed as probable for Thursday’s game at Orlando.A sore back kept Embiid out of Sunday’s loss to the Cavs, but he returned Tuesday against Toronto and posted a 29-point, 16-rebound double-double with four assists, two steals and two blocks. The Sixers are still keeping an eye on his back, but Embiid should be good to go after a day off Wednesday.
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76ers’ Joel Embiid: Huge double-double in win
Joel Embiid scored a game-high 29 points (7-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 14-16 FT) while adding 16 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks in 38 minutes during Tuesday’s 100-93 win over the Raptors.Philly fans held their breath in the third quarter when Embiid went down clutching at his right hamstring, but after being helped to the locker room he returned to the court fairly quickly and seemed no worse for wear. The fifth-year center is off to a huge start to the season, scoring at least 27 points with a double-double in all three games he’s suited up for, but the fact that the 26-year-old is still being rested for one half of back-to-backs does put a limit on his fantasy upside, even if his per-game numbers take another step forward. Embiid will look to dominate again during Thursday afternoon’s road clash with the Magic.
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76ers’ Joel Embiid: Returns from leg injury
Joel Embiid returned to the court after suffering an apparent right leg injury during Tuesday’s game against the Raptors, Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice.com reports.The 26-year-old headed to the locker room after picking up the injury, but he was able to retake the court relatively quickly. Embiid had 18 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 11-11 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes before sustaining the injury during the third quarter.
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76ers’ Joel Embiid: Good to go Tuesday
Joel Embiid (back) is not on the injury report for Tuesday’s game against Toronto.As expected, Embiid will be back in the lineup after tightness in his back kept him out of Sunday’s loss to the Cavs. Embiid will start at center and is not expected to be limited.
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76ers’ Joel Embiid: Should play Tuesday
Joel Embiid (back) is probable for Tuesday’s game against the Raptors, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.The 26-year-old was a late scratch for Sunday’s matchup with Cleveland due to back tightness, but it appears his absence will be limited to one game. Embiid should be back in the starting lineup Tuesday, though the Philadelphia 76ers are liable to remain cautious after the back flareup.
