The primary takeaway from last night’s game in Miami was pretty simple: Joel Embiid is gassed. He shot just 5-18 from the field and looked a step slow on defense, which isn’t normally the case. This isn’t a huge concern now, but it could become one if the Philadelphia 76ers aren’t careful with his minutes.
Embiid playing in back-to-backs in great, both for the Sixers’ consistency and his confidence. They’re obviously a better team when he’s on the court, so having him out there on a nightly basis is always a plus.
But when you consider the circumstances, having some scheduled rest days might be the best course of action moving forward.