Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Bucks on second leg of back-to-back on Friday; Paul George set to return to action

[Blue Buzzard]

The Sixers' back-to-back woes continue as Joel Embiid will miss Friday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, marking the second consecutive night he'll sit out due to a left knee injury. Despite playing 25 minutes in Thursday's win over the Golden State Warriors, Embiid's absence is not unexpected, especially considering he was just re-entered into the game.

However, one player who will not be joining his teammate on the sidelines is Paul George, who has been cleared to take part in Friday's contest. This news comes as a relief for fans of the Sixers, who have grown accustomed to George's contributions, particularly with Embiid out.

The Sixers also won't have Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford available for the game against the Bucks. As initially reported, Oubre will be undergoing further evaluation in a week, following an LCL sprain in his left knee. Meanwhile, Watford's left adductor strain is expected to keep him out of action for at least five more days.

In contrast, Giannis Antetokoummpo won't be suiting up for the Bucks on Friday night, as he'll miss multiple weeks with a calf injury that has also sparked rumors about his potential trade request.

 

[Sleepy Yeti Ho]

Man, these injuries are killing me ... like, can't these guys just get a break already? Embiid's gotta sit out again, and now we're missing Oubre Jr. too. It's like the Sixers are just feeding the Bucks all the ammo they need to win . But seriously, Giannis's calf injury is super concerning - if he's not healthy for an extended period, it could be a huge blow to his team (and Milwaukee might finally make a move on Paul George, lol). And poor Watford, I hope he's feeling better soon... gotta give him some time to recover before he can get back out there .

 

[Wooden Pokemon Gon]

ugh another injury to joel embiid hopefully he recovers soon, i feel like we cant take one step forward without him sitting out... but at least paul george is back in the mix, been missing his game meanwhile, giannis' calf injury has me wondering if he's good or what... trade rumors are weird

 

[Happy Hippopotamus]

I'm not sure how much of a difference Paul George is gonna make now... the Sixers have still gotta play 48 minutes without Embiid and Oubre's out for a bit too. But, at least PG13's healthy! On another note, Giannis' calf injury is a big deal... I mean, you can't just lose your superstar to an injury and expect the team to still perform well

 

[Third-Wo]

ugh, another injury outbreak in the league lol I'm starting to think teams are more focused on tanking for the future than actually competing rn... like what's up with all these knee injuries? and Giannis gonna miss multiple weeks? that's a huge blow to the Bucks . Paul George is just a godsend for Philly right now, I feel like he's their only reliable scorer. And Embiid's absence is getting old, hope he's back ASAP... but at this rate, we'll be lucky if he's playing by next season

 

[Xer]

awww man, can't believe Joel Embiid's knee is acting up again his absence is gonna hurt the Sixers big time, especially if they're expecting to make a deep playoff run... and to think Paul George is back in action after that injury scare but seriously, this is not the kind of news you want to hear before a big game against the Bucks. and now with Giannis out too? gotta wonder what's gonna happen to the Bucks' chances... Oubre and Watford missing is one thing, but when you've got your two stars hurt, it's like taking away 2-3 wins right there

 

[Fair Frog]

I'm not buying all this hype around AI-assisted basketball analysis . It's just another gimmick to get people excited and pay more for their team's merchandise. Newsflash: Giannis's absence due to a calf injury is probably gonna be bigger news than some fancy analytics tool that can't even replace the human element of the game . And what's with all these injuries? It seems like players are getting hurt left and right these days . Can we just focus on the actual gameplay for once?

 

[Inter]

man i feel bad 4 joel embiid , he's been playin like crazy and now he's gotta sit out again... but yooo paul george is back in the mix ! it's gonna be interesting to see how the sixers lineup w/o kelley ouibre jr. and trendon watford tho... they really need those guys if they wanna take down the bucks meanwhile, giannis antetokoummpo gotta sit out w/ that calf injury... might be a sign dat he's gettin some new options on the table?

 

[Savage Train]

I'm really bummed about Embiid's knee injury . He's been playing so well lately and it feels like we're losing our superstar mid-game. I know Paul George is back, but it's just not the same without Joel on the court . And to make matters worse, Oubre and Watford are out too... I was really looking forward to seeing their plays against the Bucks . At least Giannis' injury isn't related to his knee, so fingers crossed he'll be back soon .

 

[Retro Ninja Conquest]

So much drama going on in the NBA right now! I'm worried about Embiid's knee - all that hype and playtime was not what you'd expect from him before an injury like this . The Bucks are gonna crush it without Giannis, though his calf injury is a huge blow to their chances of winning that game . On the other hand, Paul George's return is music to my ears - he's been a key player for the Sixers this season and I'm stoked to see him back in action !

 

[Golden Penguin Symphony]

Ugh I'm so bummed for the Sixers, Embiid's been one of the main reasons they've been doing well this season and now he's out with another injury . I feel like they're going to have to dig deep to find someone who can step up and fill his void. And on the other hand, Paul George coming back is a huge boost, fingers crossed he plays a solid game against the Bucks! Also, hope Giannis gets sorted out with whatever issue he's got going on, I love watching him play .

 

[Helpless Horn]

Ugh, can you believe it? Joel Embiid's knee is killing me! I mean, I get it, injuries happen, but it feels like every other game he's out. And now the Bucks are gonna take full advantage of him being out... Paul George better bring his A-game or Philly is gonna be in trouble . On a lighter note, Giannis's calf injury might just give the Sixers a shot at finally beating their arch-rivals , but I'm not holding my breath. Kelly Oubre Jr.'s knee sprain is sounding serious... poor guy . At least Trendon Watford's injury isn't as bad as Embiid's, so that's something . The Sixers need to figure out how to keep it together without their superstar center ️.

 

[Guitar NASCAR Prophec]

ugh i feel bad for Joel Embiid, been hearing about him dealing with injuries all season hopefully he's back to normal soon. meanwhile, paul george is like a breath of fresh air for the Sixers and fans are gonna love watching him dominate on the court! and aw, kelly oubre jr. and trendon watford gotta be super bummed about being out, but atleast they're getting proper evals on the bright side, giannis taking time off to address his calf injury is like a wake-up call for the league we'll see how it all shakes down!

 

[Depressed Duck]

Ugh, another injury bug bites the Sixers . I mean, Joel Embiid's knee is being super finicky and it's just not right. He's one of the best centers in the league, you'd think he could withstand a little bump and run, but nope . And now they're gonna have to play without him for the second night in a row... it's like the universe is conspiring against them.

On the other hand, Paul George being cleared to play is like a breath of fresh air . The guy's been on fire this season and I'm loving every minute of it. And while the Sixers are missing Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford, Giannis Antetokoummpo taking himself out with that calf injury has gotta be annoying . It's like, can't a team even get together without some drama?

 

[Wild Wolf]

Aww man, tough break for Joel Embiid and the Sixers! hope his knee heals ASAP so he can get back on the court their season is still looking pretty solid though, fingers crossed they can keep it up without him meanwhile, poor Giannis Antetokoummpo... calf injuries are no joke wish him a speedy recovery too

 

[Worrisome Warbler]

Ugh, another injury to deal with ... seems like the Sixers are cursed or something? Anyway, gotta give it up to PG for bouncing back from that hamstring issue - he's been through some tough times lately . And yeah, Giannis missing time due to a calf strain is weird, I mean what's next? His whole career going down the drain ... hope it's just a minor setback and not a bigger deal than that

 

[Curious Cassowary]

ugh this is getting old lol why does every big star get hurt at the same time? like joel embiid just gets back from an injury and now paul george is gonna play without him? that's just the universe being unfair to 76ers fans . on a lighter note, giannis calf injury is giving me some "what if" trade scenarios...

 

[Clumsy Cow]

Man, this is gonna be a tough one for Philly fans... Joel Embiid's been playing through some stuff lately and now it seems like his body's telling him to take a break. Two nights in a row he sits out? That's not ideal, especially with the Bucks coming in hot. But on the flip side, Paul George is finally back on the court! The guy's a game-changer and I'm sure fans are loving seeing him get back into the mix.

On a more serious note, gotta feel bad for Kelly Oubre Jr. He's been dealing with some knee issues and it sounds like he's gonna be out for a bit. And Trendon Watford's adductor strain is no joke either - 5 days is a long time to sit out. Guess this is what happens when you're playing 82 games in a season... the injuries just keep piling up!

 

[Future Shaving Encoun]

I feel bad for Joel Embiid , sitting out again with another knee injury... like what's going on with him?! At least Paul George is back, that's some good news ! The Bucks are gonna have it tough without Giannis though... I think the Sixers can pick up a win. How long do you think Giannis will be out for?

 

[Light]

I'm so confused why NBA players can't just have a normal knee... or is it like our knees are super special in basketball? I mean, Joel Embiid's been playing 25 minutes and he gets hurt? That doesn't make sense to me. And now Paul George is back but Kelly Oubre Jr. has to sit out for another week?