Tyrese Maxey also added 31 points and 10 assists, but the Sixers struggled without Joel Embiid's presence in the post.

Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers’ All-Star center, missed the team’s 109-99 loss to the Phoenix Suns due to an injury. The All-Star center, known for his play on the court, has faced a challenging season with multiple injuries.

The Phoenix Suns will have some familiar faces back for Monday’s matchup against Philadelphia as they look to snap a four-game skid during this three-game road trip that ends Tuesday at Charlotte. Royce O’Neale is the only player on their injury report.

The Suns will have a much more complete roster on Monday at the 76ers, while Philadelphia center Joel Embiid is out for the matchup.

Returning home on Monday after a six-game road stint, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid isn’t guaranteed to play against the Phoenix Suns. Once again, the S

Here is the complete injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Washington Wizards at home on Wednesday.

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Nick Nurse wants to see Joel Embiid shoot a lot more three-pointers. The 76ers head coach has set a goal for him to reach.

Thanks to a variety of injuries, Embiid has only played in 13 games for Philadelphia this season. He hasn't been able to get much of a rhythm going on the court as a result, as his per game numbers (24.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 45.2% shooting) are way down from where they were just last season.

The Sixers might not have expected the former MVP to miss as much time as he has in the first half of the season. But it’s clear that the team as presently constructed isn’t good enough to withstand his absences.