Is Joel Embiid playing tonight against Orlando Magic? Latest on Philadelphia 76ers superstar's availability for Emirates NBA Cup game (Nov. 15)
The Philadelphia 76ers will lock horns against the Orlando Magic in an NBA Cup game on Friday, with franchise superstar Joel Embiid leading the charge. Embiid was absent from the Sixers' previous game against the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, as Nick Nurse’s squad navigated the second game of a back-to-back.
Without Embiid, the Sixers fell 114-106 to Cleveland. Now, with the former MVP set to make his second appearance of the season, Philadelphia would look to put in a much better performance against their Eastern Conference rivals.
The Sixers currently sit 14th in the conference standings with a dismal 2-9 record through 11 games. Embiid’s prolonged absence has been a major factor in the team’s poor start. The superstar missed the first six games due to left knee injury management and the following three due to a suspension.
In his season debut during the Sixers’ 111-99 loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Embiid logged 13 points, three rebounds and five assists in 26 minutes.
Joel Embiid vs. Orlando Magic
Joel Embiid has faced the Orlando Magic 20 times in his career, averaging an impressive 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.2 blocks per game against them.
Last season, the seven-time All-Star was particularly dominant in his two matchups with Orlando. The 7-foot center scored over 30 points in both games, averaging 34 points, 10 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2 steals per contest.
How to watch Joel Embiid in action during 76ers vs. Magic game?
The NBA cup game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic is scheduled to take place on Friday, Nov. 15, at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. EDT (4 p.m. PT).
The 76ers vs. Magic game will be broadcast live on NBCS - Philadelphia (local) and FanDuel Sports Network Florida (local). The live streaming of the game will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).