Joel Embiid will not play for the Philadelphia 76ers due to left knee injury management. The team announced his absence ahead of their upcoming game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Embiid has been a key player for the 76ers this season. He has played in 13 games and missed 29. In games he has played, the team averages 108.0 points per game and holds a record of 7-6. When he is absent, the team averages slightly less at 107.3 points per game with an overall record of 8-21.
This season, Embiid averages 24.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. He ranks sixth on his team in scoring and seventh in rebounds. His shooting percentages stand at 45.2% from the field and 32.7% from beyond the arc.
