Joel Embiid, the Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers
As the 2024-25 season progresses, one thing remains constant: the Philadelphia 76ers have a stacked injury report. Thankfully for the Indiana Pacers, amid an 8-2 stretch in their previous 10 games, they host the battered 76ers on Saturday. Moreover, in theme with the 2024-25 season, the Pacers vs. 76ers injury report revealed a banged-up MVP.
Unorthodox lineups and the loss of starters due to injury have the Sixers reeling in the midst of a road trip.
Embiid has experienced some swelling in his left knee after a workout he had on Thursday and he will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days which means he will also miss the Jan. 24 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. One has to wonder if he will return on Jan. 25 against the Chicago Bulls, but that remains to be seen.
The Pacers are rolling, and our expert NBA predictions expect Indiana to roll all over an injury-riddled 76ers side.
Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers played the Pacers to begin a road trip. Joel Embiid, Paul George and Guerschon Yabusele were all sidelined.
On Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their three-game road trip with a matchup against the Indiana Pacers. As they continue to deal with an arra
Indiana held Philadelphia without a basket over the final 3:10 as it extended a six-point lead to 13. Forcing 17 turnovers certainly helped the 76ers. Getting outrebounded 50-32 against a team still improving on the glass did not. Pacers: Travel to Paris for two games against San Antonio, the first on Thursday.
The Indiana Pacers host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Here are the stats, lineups and a game prediction.
Already beset by injuries this season, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will be out an additional seven to 10 days after experiencing swelling in his left knee, the team announced Friday. The injury, which Embiid had dealt with earlier in the season, worsened after an on-court workout Thursday.
Paul George expressed to Ky some dismay over the fact that he hasn't been honored as some other players have on returns to Indy. Per a league source, the Pacers' front office sees his concerns and intends to reach out to him - 8:39 PM From Nick Nurse's pregame availability: On Paul George's injury,
All season long, the Philadelphia 76ers have dealt with injury hits surrounding their star big man, Joel Embiid. Leading up to the upcoming road trip, Sixers he