Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will miss Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks due to a shin injury, as reported by ESPN's Tim Bontemps. This is the team's first game back after the All-Star break. Embiid is scheduled for re-evaluation before Saturday's matchup.
Despite appearing in only 31 games this season, Embiid has been highly productive, averaging over 26 points per game. The Sixers currently hold sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a 30-24 record.
In his last 10 games before the break, Embiid was on a tear, averaging 33.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists while shooting 52.9% from three-point range. The team went 7-3 during that stretch.
Embiid's injury history remains a constant concern. He played 66 games during his MVP 2022-23 season but has frequently missed significant time. When healthy, he is considered one of the NBA's elite centers.
For the Sixers, the ultimate goal is to have Embiid fully healthy for a potential playoff run in April and May. The team has not advanced past the Eastern Conference semifinals during his tenure.
Thursday's tip-off against the Hawks is set for 7 p.m. ET at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.