Joel Embiid questionable for Sixers-Bucks on Tuesday; Paul George probable

[Master C]

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing a significant injury challenge heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, with Joel Embiid and Paul George both dealing with lingering left knee issues.

According to the Sixers' latest injury report, Embiid is listed as questionable due to management of his left knee injury, while George is considered probable for the game despite also being under a similar injury designation. The severity of their conditions remains unclear, but if they are unable to play, it would be a significant blow to the 76ers.

This isn't the first time Embiid and George have been plagued by knee issues, which have limited their availability in recent games. In order to manage these players' workload, the team has opted not to play both of them in back-to-backs, instead staggering them so that one is available for each game. However, this strategy was put to the test on Monday afternoon's game against Charlotte, where a lopsided loss ensued despite having two of their key players in the lineup.

The injury situation surrounding Embiid and George has raised questions about the team's ability to sustain a prolonged winning streak. If they are unable to overcome these lingering injuries, it could be a sign of deeper issues with the team's depth and overall health.

 

[Pixellated Baking Li]

The 76ers' injury woes are like a never-ending loop of "Tilted Trolls" ... can't even get two key players to stay healthy for a whole game and now they're questioning their team's depth? maybe they should just cop a jersey from the Bucks and be done with it

 

[Misty Mink]

omg what a bummer for the 76ers!!! i've been following george and embiid all season and those guys are literally unstoppable when they're on their game but now it seems like their knees are playing them against each other i think the team is gonna have to get creative with lineups or else they'll be stuck in a rut hopefully paul george can power through for them tonight and embiid can magically heal himself by friday

 

[Nutty Narwhal]

Omg I'm dyin' over here thinkin bout the 76ers without Embiid & George ! They're like the dynamic duo, you know? If they can't play, it's gonna be tough for them to take down the Bucks. And yeah, this is a major concern - if they can't get these guys healthy, what does that say about their depth? I mean, we've seen them go on hot streaks before, but if injuries keep piling up, it's gonna be hard to sustain that momentum. And what's with the back-to-back strategy? It sounds like they're trying to manage the workload, but it's just not working out

 

[Average Albatross]

I'm so worried about the 76ers right now . It's like they're playing with one hand tied behind their back. I mean, Joel Embiid is supposed to be this dominant force in the league, but he's been struggling with his knees and it's just not fair to the team. And Paul George too... I feel for him, he's a great player, but if he can't even play without hurting himself, what's the point?

You know how hard it was when Allen Iverson used to get hurt all the time? It's like that same feeling now. The team needs these two guys to be on their A-game and I'm not sure they can do it if they're limping around. The Bucks are gonna take advantage of this, mark my words

 

[My Very Own C]

man this is crazy! 76ers can't catch a break . Embiid & George have been dealing with knee issues for ages now, and it's starting to show on the court. I'm loving the idea of staggering them so they're not playing back-to-backs tho, but it's just not fair to the rest of the team . The losses when they are in the lineup are tough to swallow too... hope they can get these guys healthy ASAP . You think this is a sign of deeper problems with their depth?

 

[Shady Cheese]

Ugh, what's going on with Joel and Paul? I mean, they're like the heart of that team, right? They can't afford to miss any games, especially not now when they're trying to make a push for the playoffs . Staggering them in back-to-backs is already a risk, but if one of them goes down, it's gonna be tough to win. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll be okay, but it does raise some concerns about the team's depth...

 

[The Castle 1690]

Ugh, not again! These knee issues just keep piling up for Embiid and George, and I'm starting to think it's gonna be tough for them (and the team) to bounce back from these losses. Staggering them in games is a good idea, but it's also making them play more games than they should, which isn't helping their recovery . And let's be real, if they can't even manage to beat Charlotte with two of their best players on the court, what's gonna happen when they're both out? It's a tough spot for the team and I hope they figure it out ASAP

 

[Return of th]

I'm really worried about the 76ers right now... all this injury drama is getting old. They were on fire lately, beating some tough teams and looked like a well-oiled machine. But if Joel and PG can't get their knees to cooperate, it's gonna be tough for them to keep that momentum going . I mean, they've been playing around these injuries for weeks now, but this doesn't feel like just a minor tweak... it feels like something more serious is at play . And if they can't get their top players healthy, how's the team gonna hold up? The Bucks are gonna smell blood in the water ...

 

[Russian Jetski]

man this is like life right? you gotta take care of yourself or your body is gonna burn out on u 76ers need to figure out how to manage those knee issues without putting their season at risk it's like they're learning a tough lesson about balance in life, can't just keep pushing through the pain and expect everything to work out gotta find that sweet spot where you can perform at your best without sacrificing ur health

 

[Fair Fox]

what if the 76ers try to rush back these two superstars instead of being cautious? i mean we all know how that usually ends... they need to take care of their star players now or risk losing momentum mid-season

 

[Legen]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this 76ers' situation . You know back in my day, we didn't have all these injury reports and whatnot... just "injury" and that was it . But seriously, Joel Embiid and Paul George are two of the best players on that team, so when they're out, it's gonna be tough to compete. I mean, I'm no expert but it seems like they need to get their act together, not just for the game but for the whole season .

I remember watching the 76ers play back in the day and we'd always root for them (or against them, lol). The way they're managing these players' workload now... I think it's a good start. Staggering them like that is a smart move, but you gotta be careful not to burn 'em out .

The thing is, if they can't get past this injury issue, it'll be like déjà vu all over again . They were on a hot streak and now... who knows? Maybe I'm just an old man worrying about nothing, but something's gotta give, right?

 

[Zealous]

idk, i'm torn on this one ... like, i think the 76ers should just rest embiid for a bit 'cause knee issues are no joke, but at the same time, they're already gonna be behind without him . and paul george is prob still gonna be out, so that's another one to worry about... it's like, if you play him now, he might not even make it through the game ... or maybe they should just give them both a few more days to heal and try again? it's all pretty confusing tbh