So much for coming up with a plan.
The Sixers undid their 9-3 month of December as they started the New Year 2-10, capped off with a seven-game losing streak — a streak that coincided with more unfortunate news about Joel Embiid’s health.
After missing six straight games with a foot sprain, Joel Embiid was ruled out for an additional 7-10 days after suffering another bout of swelling in his left knee. With Embiid having to be shut down three different times this season because of the swelling while only playing in 13 games so far, many felt that was the final nail in the coffin for this season.