Joel Embiid was a late scratch for the Philadelphia 76ers matchup at the Denver Nuggets on Saturday afternoon. Embiid missed the game due to left knee soreness.
The 76ers training staff reportedly made the decision after watching Embiid warm up for the game on Saturday.
This was Embiid’s 11th missed game this season. The Sixers star center can only miss six more games this season in order to remain eligible for postseason awards, including repeating as NBA MVP.
Under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, players must play in at least 65 games to be eligible for postseason awards.
