Joel Embiid’s status went from “doubtful” to “very doubtful” to “out of the game” to playing against the San Antonio Spurs.
Apparently, the 76ers big man, who has a sprained right hand, has a high tolerance for pain. That, and he’s tired of missing games due to ailments.
The Sixers benefited from his presence, beating the undermanned Spurs, 112-106, Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
The victory enabled the Sixers (18-19) to extend one streak and snap another one.
They have won three consecutive games for the first time since taking three straight from Nov.