Joel Embiid is officially *not* on the injury report for Wednesday’s road clash against the Detroit Pistons. That’s a massive development, especially after he was listed as questionable and on a minutes restriction for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to right foot plantar fascia injury management.
The Philadelphia 76ers are hitting the road for a tough three-game swing, and kicking it off against the Pistons is no joke. These two teams are both absolutely rolling early in the season, with Philly sitting at a red-hot 7-1 and Detroit right behind them at 6-1. What makes this game even spicier? The Pistons are the *only* team to hand the Sixers a loss this season, doing it back on October 25 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Talk about a grudge match! Embiid’s availability could completely flip the script on this rematch.
Beyond Embiid’s big return to full health, the Sixers will still be without Dominick Barlow, who’s dealing with a low back stress reaction, and Ariel Hukporti, who’s sidelined with a right Achilles tear. But having the big man ready to roll? That’s the headline.
So get ready, because this Wednesday night showdown from the Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit is set to tip off at 7 p.m. EST. It’s not just another game; it’s a chance for the Sixers to avenge their only loss and show everyone who’s really running the league early on.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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