BREAKING: Joel Embiid's Final Injury Status For Rockets-76ers Game

Joel Embiid is available for Monday's game.

On Monday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Houston Rockets in Pennsylvania.   

For the game, they will have their best player in the starting lineup, as Joel Embiid has been upgraded to available.   

Underdog NBA: "Joel Embiid (foot) listed available to play Monday."

Joel Embiid (foot) listed available to play Monday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) February 13, 2023

The superstar center comes into the night with phenomenal averages of 33.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.6 blocks per contest in 43 games. 

He is also shooting 53.9% from the field and 35.8% from the three-point range. 

With the way that Embiid has played, there is an excellent chance he will end up as a finalist for the 2023 MVP Award. 

In addition to his stellar play, the 76ers are also one of the best teams in the league. 

They are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 36-19 record in 55 games. 

Over the last ten games, they have gone 7-3, and they are also in the middle of a two-game winning streak. 

At home, the 76ers are hard to beat, as they have a 21-8 record in the 29 games they have hosted in Pennsylvania. 

Meanwhile, the Rockets are in rebuilding mode and having a challenging season.

They are 13-43 in 56 games, which has them as the 15th seed in the Western Conference (last place). 

Over the last ten games, they are 3-7, and they are also in the middle of a five-game losing streak. 

On the road, the Rockets have gone 5-23 in 28 games played outside of Houston, Texas. 

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