Joel Embiid, Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers
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Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Dallas Mavericks on the road on Thursday.
If the season ended today, both teams would be in the Play-In Tournament in their respective conferences. The Grizzlies sit ninth in the West at 15-17 while the Sixers occupy the No. 7 spot in the East with a record of 16-14.
Joel Embiid missed the last game due to an ankle issue, and a new report suggested that his status is probable for tonight's game.
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Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Paul George win their first game as a trio in 76ers OT victory
The trio of Maxey, Embiid and George combined for 85 of Philly's 139 points, but it was rookie VJ Edgecombe who knocked down the game-winning three with 1.7 seconds remaining in overtime. Edgecombe finished the game with 25 points on 5-for-10 shooting from downtown to go along with four steals.
Here is the final playing status for Joel Embiid as the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.
Though it makes for good PR, the metric might no longer be accurate to gauge the success of a team with many contributors.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe knocked down a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Philadelphia 76ers to a 139-136 victory over the host Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.