The Philadelphia 76ers, entering a Friday home game against the struggling Charlotte Hornets, are searching for ways to win games without reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid.
Since Embiid went down with a left knee injury that necessitated surgery, the Sixers are 4-8.
At this rate, they might wind up out of the top six spots in the Eastern Conference and compete in the postseason play-in tournament. Philadelphia is currently tied with the Orlando Magic and the Indiana Pacers for the fifth, sixth and seventh positions.
Embiid is holding out hope for a potential return before the end of the regular season.