Is Joel Embiid playing against Utah Jazz? Latest on Philadelphia 76ers center's availability (Dec. 28)
Joel Embiid's status for the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday remains uncertain. The superstar center is listed as "questionable" on the team's injury report due to a sprained left foot and a right sinus fracture. Embiid most recently played in the Sixers' 118-114 Christmas Day victory over the Boston Celtics.
In that game, the 7-foot center logged 31 minutes, finishing with 27 points, nine rebounds and two assists. He shot an efficient 8 of 15 from the field, including an impressive 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.
The matchup against Boston was emotionally charged, with Embiid responding to hostility from Celtics fans by making obscene gestures during the first half. On Friday, the NBA fined him $75,000 for his actions.
Regarding his injuries, Joel Embiid's season has been significantly disrupted by frequent absences. The Paris Olympics gold medalist has played in only nine of the Sixers' 28 games this season, missing a staggering 19 contests.
Joel Embiid's unavailability has had a serious impact on Philadelphia's performance, with the team languishing in the lower half of the Eastern Conference standings. Under head coach Nick Nurse, the Sixers currently sit in 11th place with a disappointing 11-17 record.
In his limited appearances this season, Embiid is averaging 21.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 43.0% from the field, including 28.9% from 3-point range.
Where to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Utah Jazz?
The Philadelphia 76ers vs. Utah Jazz game is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will tip off at 9:30 p.m. EST (6:30 p.m. PT).
The Sixers vs. Jazz game will be telecast live on KJZZ (local) and NBCS-PH (local) while the pre game coverage will begin one hour before tip off. The live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website(regional restrictions may apply).