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Joel Embiid plays with sprained hand, leads Sixers to 112-106 victory over undermanned Spurs

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.