So, this saga is going to keep moving on a day-to-day basis.
The Sixers returned to practice after a devastating last second loss to the Brooklyn Nets with some noticeable absences.
Nick Nurse told reporters that Joel Embiid was not a participant and will be listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Embiid did not play the entire fourth quarter against Brooklyn, though Nurse did not attribute that to any injury. The other lineup was simply playing better so he decided to stick with it.
Nick Nurse said he wanted the Yabusele lineup to keep rolling, thought they had a good feel for the game, which is why he didn’t put Joel Embiid back in the game in the 4th
— Josh Grieb (@JGrieb10) February 23, 2025
Still, there were a couple plays towards the end of Embiid’s night that were of note.