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Sixers Sideline Star Trio for Pistons Clash
26 Oct
Summary
- Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, and Jabari Walker are out Sunday.
- Embiid's absence is due to right plantar fasciitis management.
- Edgecombe sustained an abdominal contusion in Saturday's game.
The Philadelphia Sixers are facing the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night with a severely depleted roster. Star player Joel Embiid, along with VJ Edgecombe and Jabari Walker, have been officially ruled out for the game. Embiid's absence is attributed to managing a right plantar fasciitis injury, a decision made despite his own desire to play after a strong performance the previous night.
Jabari Walker is sidelined with left knee soreness, an issue he reportedly tweaked during Saturday's win. VJ Edgecombe was a late scratch, ruled out with an abdominal contusion sustained after taking a knee to the midsection during the previous game. These absences add to a list of already injured players, including Dominick Barlow, Ariel Hukporti, and Tacko Fall.
In Embiid's absence, coach Nick Nurse expects Dean Wade, LeBron James, and Adem Bona to share center minutes. The Pistons are also dealing with injuries, notably missing Jalen Duren due to a hamstring strain. The Sixers' expected starting lineup against Detroit features Tyrese Maxey, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jaylen Brown, James, and Wade.
