Philadelphia 76ers Injury Update: Nightmare Unfolds as Joel Embiid, V.J. Edgecombe and Paul George Among 6 Listed vs. Nets (Nov. 28)

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Philadelphia 76ers Injury Update: Nightmare Unfolds as Joel Embiid, V.J. Edgecombe and Paul George Among 6 Listed vs. Nets (Nov. 28). (Image Source: Getty)

The Philadelphia 76ers saw their depth shredded ahead of the NBA Cup clash against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. The Sixers announced a jam-packed injury report, which was headlined by superstars Joel Embiid, Paul George and rookie sensation V.J. Edgecombe.

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Embiid continues to be sidelined and will miss his ninth consecutive game with right knee injury management. The one-time league MVP was listed as questionable before the team's previous game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, but was later ruled out.

Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse spoke to the media before the Magic game and sounded optimistic about Joel Embiid making his comeback soon.

"I guess I would say there was a chance he would be ready," Nurse said when asked about the team listing Embiid as questionable. "I think that’s what we have to do. It was trending towards he was gonna play, right?"
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Meanwhile, rookie V.J. Edgecombe will miss his third consecutive game with a left calf injury. Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee) and Trendon Watford (left adductor) will also remain sidelined. Oubre Jr. will miss his sixth successive game, while Watford was in action against the Magic on Tuesday.

The Sixers have listed Paul George as questionable owing to a right ankle injury. The veteran forward was absent from the team's previous outing against Orlando. He recently made his season debut against the LA Clippers on November 17 and has only played three games all season.

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The Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets game will take place on Friday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. EST (4:30 p.m. PT).

The Sixers vs. Nets game will air on YES Network (local) and NBC Sports Philadelphia (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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