In the Philadelphia 76ers ' wild win over the San Antonio Spurs from a month ago, Andre Drummond and Joel Embiid both had run-ins with referees that turned a conventional game on its head. The former was ejected and then reinstated and the latter was ejected for good in a crazy win over Victor Wembanyama's squad.
Joel Embiid has been absent from the 76ers' games 28 times this season, but Andre Drummond came to his defense given his injury situation.
Drummond (toe) is available for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets. Drummond is good to go for the 76ers to handle the starting center gig in the absence of Joel Embiid (foot) on Tuesday. Over 15 games as a starter this season, Drummond has averaged 9.7 rebounds, 8.1 points and 1.6 steals.
Embiid and Drummond will both miss their fifth consecutive game with a sprained left foot and sprained left toe, respectively.
The Philadelphia 76ers are back in action tonight, looking to snap a six-game skid against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. It won't be easy, with Joel
Philadelphia 76ers center and former UConn Huskies big man Andre Drummond should be returning from a toe injury soon.
The Philadelphia 76ers offer injury updates on Paul George, Andre Drummond, and others ahead of their 3-game road trip.
Joel Embiid is questionable for the Sixers' road game against the Orlando Magic on Sunday with a left foot sprain, according to the team's initial injury report for the game released on Saturday afternoon. In addition, Andre Drummond (left toe sprain) and Kyle Lowry (right hip sprain) remain out.
A surprising statistic sheds light on Joel Embiid's history against the Denver Nuggets, just as the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to face them on Tuesday night.
The latest on a slew of Sixers dealing with injuries ahead of Friday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Drummond (toe) tallied eight points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes Saturday in the 76ers' 115-102 loss to the Pacers. Drummond made his return after missing the 76ers' previous six games due to a sprained left toe.
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers gives his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers trying to win while Joel Embiid is sidelined.