Philadelphia 76ers Injury Update: Joel Embiid's Status Confirmed as 4 Players Ruled Out of Wizards Game (Oct. 28)

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Philadelphia 76ers Injury Update: Joel Embiid's Status Confirmed as 4 Players Ruled Out of Wizards Game (Oct. 28). (Image Source: Imagn)

Joel Embiid will return to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. The Sixers play on the second night of a back-to-back, after picking up their third successive win by humbling the Orlando Magic 136-124 on Monday. Embiid sat out against Orlando owing to "injury management" as the Sixers didn't want their superstar to play on consecutive nights.

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The 7-foot center will take his place in the starting lineup after two full days' rest. However, he’ll continue to be on a strict 20-minute restriction as the Sixers’ medical staff has yet to clear him for extended minutes, prioritizing his long-term health and recovery.

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Joel Embiid displayed flashes of his dominant self when he last suited up for the Sixers on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. He delivered an efficient all-round performance, finishing with 20 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals.

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Meanwhile, four Sixers players are ruled out of the Wizards game. Dominick Barlow (right elbow laceration), Paul George (left knee surgery recovery), Jared McCain (right thumb surgery recovery) and Trendon Watford (left hamstring tightness) will remain sidelined.

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The Philadelphia 76ers have come out of the gate firing on all cylinders. They are one of four teams yet to suffer a loss this season. Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe have been in jaw-dropping form, leading the Sixers to a 3-0 record.

How to watch Joel Embiid in action during Sixers vs. Wizards?

The Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards game will take place on Tuesday at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. PT).

The Sixers vs. Wizards game will be telecast live on NBC Sports Philadelphia (local) and Monumental Sports Network (local). Live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).

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