Is Joel Embiid playing vs. Nuggets tonight? Final status for 76ers star

The Philadelphia 76ers have won two straight games and they’ll look to make it three against the Nuggets in Denver on Tuesday night.

Unfortunately for the Sixers, they’ll continue to be without star center Joel Embiid for the game.

Joel Embiid ruled out vs. Nuggets due to right oblique strain

Embiid  has been ruled out of the game in Denver due to a right oblique strain. It will be the 10th consecutive game  missed by the big man. His last game action came against the Miami Heat on Feb. 26. 

On the season, Embiid has played in just 33 games for Philadelphia and posted averages of 26.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 blocks per performance. 

This story will be updated. 

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