Joel Embiid's Official Injury Status For Rockets-76ers Game

Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Wednesday's game.

Apr 20, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) lays on the court after getting injured in the second quarter during game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Houston Rockets at the Wells Fargo Center.

For the game, the 76ers will remain without their best player, as Joel Embiid has been ruled out.

The 2023 MVP has missed each of the previous two games, so this will be his third straight out of the lineup.

Via ESPN's Tim Bontemps on Tuesday: "The Sixers say Joel Embiid, Paul George and Kyle Lowry remain out tomorrow against Houston. Caleb Martin is questionable.

George partially participated in practice, and the rest did not."

The Sixers say Joel Embiid, Paul George and Kyle Lowry remain out tomorrow against Houston. Caleb Martin is questionable.

George partially participated in practice, and the rest did not.

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) November 26, 2024

Embiid is averaging 19.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 37.9% from the field and 16.7% from the three-point range in four games.

He is in ninth season playing in the NBA (all with the 76ers).

The official injury report for tomorrow against the Rockets:

OUT: Joel Embiid (left knee injury management), Kyle Lowry (right hip strain), Paul George (left knee bone bruise)

QUESTIONABLE: Caleb Martin (upper back soreness) #Sixers

— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) November 26, 2024

The 76ers are currently the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 3-13 record in 16 games.

They most recently lost to the LA Clippers (at home) by a score of 125-99.

Following their showdown with the Rockets, the 76ers will play their next game on Saturday when they visit the Detroit Pistons in Michigan.

Should the 76ers have TRADED peak Joel Embiid? 😳@tatefrazier | @TheCousinSal | #NBA pic.twitter.com/xbYDTtJ2Ia

— FanDuel TV (@FanDuelTV) November 27, 2024

As for the Rockets, they are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 13-6 record in 19 games.

They most recently beat the Minnesota Timberwolves (in overtime) by a score of 117-111.

Following the 76ers, the Rockets will play their next game on Sunday evening when they return home to host the Oklahoma City Thunder.