Joel Embiid was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, moving up from Day-To-Day, because of right plantar fasciitis management. The 76ers, 3-0 with him, will play Detroit without their center, and the report lists Oct 28 as his expected return.
What happened
Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the 76ers' game against the Pistons on Sunday night. The injury report posted at 1:20 p.m. ET lists him as Out with a right heel issue. The report's comment says he was ruled out due to right plantar fasciitis management. He had been Day-To-Day. On Saturday, Oct 24, he carried a Day-To-Day tag for rest. The report gives Oct 28 as his expected return. Tip-off against Detroit is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia is 3-0 and has won three straight, but it goes into the Detroit game without Embiid. He is averaging 21.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 34.7 minutes over three games. The 76ers are 3-0 with him and have not yet played a game without him. The rotation leans on Tyrese Maxey (39.1 minutes, 28.7 points), Jaylen Brown (35.8, 22.3), LeBron James (33.6, 15.5) and VJ Edgecombe (32.6, 12.3). Adem Bona, at 11.0 minutes a game, is the next name in the group. Jabari Walker, Dominick Barlow, Ariel Hukporti and Tacko Fall are also out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether the Oct 28 return holds. The report lists that date as his expected return, and nothing beyond it is announced. Watch whether his status moves from Out back to Day-To-Day, and how the 76ers split his 34.7 minutes against Detroit. Walker, Barlow, Hukporti and Fall are all listed as Out, so the available frontcourt is thin until Embiid is cleared.
Is Joel Embiid playing vs the Pistons?
No. The injury report lists Embiid as Out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, citing right plantar fasciitis management. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
When will Joel Embiid be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct 28. The 76ers have not announced anything beyond that date.