Wizards Facing 76ers Without Joel Embiid

The Wizards will still have their hands full despite not having to see Joel Embiid this evening

Candi Waller | Oct 31, 2022

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Much anticipated match-up between Kristaps Porzingis and Joel Embiid will have to be delayed in the Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers match-up at Capital One Arena this evening.

Earlier today it was reported that Embiid was listed questionable with an illness for tonight’s contest. Since then, it’s shared that Embiid is officially out this evening. The team has reported this is a non-Covid illness and hopes Embiid can return for Wednesday's game back in Philly.

This presents a potential advantage for the Wizards but that does not mean the team is completely out of the clear. The 76ers still have a strong starting line-up without their All Star Center.

Former Wizards Montrezl Harrell is now with the Philadelphia 76ers Photo Credit: USA Today Sports

Coming off a dismal loss to the Boston Celtics just last night, the Wizards want to find their stride and not go on to a potential losing streak. Without Embiid starting, the 76ers could go with former Washington Wizards Montrezl Harrell or they may go small with PJ Tucker at the position. Harrell will for certain bring the dominant defense he displayed just one year ago in a Wizards uniform. PJ Tucker cannot be slept on at all as he finds ways to make plays and be effective for his team off the bench.

Either way, the Wizards will still have their hands full defensively trying to contain James Harden and should not consider this game easier per se without Joel starting. Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris can present potential problems for the Wizards as well.

James Harden at ShootAround Photo Credit: USA Today Sports

Updated Injury Report here shows that the Sixers are going with PJ Tucker at center.

Published Oct 31, 2022

CANDI WALLER

Candi Waller also known as "CWall" is the Founder and CEO of CWall® Sports & Entertainment, President of the CWall Foundation, Inc, the Managing Publisher of the Fan Nation Inside the Wizards site, and President of Bowie Television. A native of Gorgeous Prince George's County, Maryland, Candi has been an authentic lover of all sports since her childhood. She was such a sports fan at an early age that she notes one of her favorite childhood shows as the legendary "George Michael Sports Machine". Candi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University, Master of Arts in Human Resource Development from The George Washington University and a certificate in Sports Industry Essentials from Columbia University. Prior to and during her work in the sports industry, Candi has established her identity as a results-driven, relationship building advocate and professional with extensive years of experience leading and implementing successful strategic change, communications, and stakeholder engagement programs across geographically dispersed organizations. She’s worked across Big Four and Government Trusted Advisor consulting firms such as IBM, Deloitte, and the MITRE Corporation. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Women in Sports & Events (WISE), the National Press Club (NPC), the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce and is an ambassador for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In terms of what she likes to do for fun, that’s just it…anything that is considered fun, she’s all for it! She’s very close to her parents, brother, and sister, and has a host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren.