Sports Grid · May 11, 2021
Joel Embiid Ruled Out Tuesday
Scott Agness reports Joel Embiid will miss Tuesday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers because of a non-COVID-19 illness.
76ers center Joel Embiid (non-COVID illness) is OUT tonight.
Furkan Korkmaz (right ankle sprain), Matisse Thybulle (left hand soreness) also out.
Embiid last played in a May 8 118-104 win against the Detriot Pistons, playing 23 minutes, scoring 29 points, six rebounds and one assist. A key playmaker for the 76ers, Embiid has averaged 31 minutes, 29 points, 11 rebounds and three assists per game, starting in 49 games this season. He also leads the team in usage with a 35.5% usage rate.