Joel Embiid, Paul George among 76ers listed on Tuesday injury report vs. Wizards originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia 76ers struggled to build momentum in November, going 6-8 over a 14-game stretch. Still, they've managed to stay above .500 with a 10-9 record on the season.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTo begin the new month, the team will look to get things started on Tuesday in a matchup against the Washington Wizards.
Heading into the matchup, Joel Embiid, Paul George, and four other 76ers were added to the injury report.
Embiid, Oubre Jr. ruled out as George, Grimes listed questionable vs. Wizards
In Tuesday's report, the 76ers have labeled C Joel Embiid (knee) and F Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) as players who are out for Tuesday night against the Wizards.
F Paul George (knee/back), G Quentin Grimes (calf), and C Andre Drummond (knee) are questionable, while G Jared McCain (thumb) will be available for the contest.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJoel Embiid will miss his 13th game of the season after making his first appearance since Nov. 8 in the 76ers' 142-134 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. It appears that Philadelphia is still monitoring the former NBA MVP's injury, as it's been a problem throughout this season.
Kelly Oubre Jr. is still recovering from the left knee sprain he suffered on Nov. 14 against the Detroit Pistons. He will miss his eighth game in a row.
Meanwhile, Paul George, Quentin Grimes, and Andre Drummond could be missing the contest after all three of them played in Sunday's loss.
Philadelphia will look to start the new month strong and knock off a struggling Washington Wizards (3-18) team, who will be without Khris Middleton (knee), Alex Sarr (adductor), and five others for the contest.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMore NBA news:
Lakers' JJ Redick addresses Jared Vanderbilt's loss of playing time
Knicks' OG Anunoby progresses toward return in latest injury news
Cavaliers big man returns to lineup after three-game absence
The perfect LaMelo Ball trade for Hornets involves Ja Morant and the Grizzlies
