It's a sight all too familiar for Philadelphia 76ers fans.
Joel Embiid is on the sideline Sunday night for the matchup with the Boston Celtics. He's not playing, again.
Embiid has actually looked mostly rejuvenated this season for Philadelphia, especially in finding ways to score.
He's just had what the 76ers are hoping is a minor injury, and that's what's keeping him out for the time being.
Why isn't Joel Embiid playing tonight?
Joel Embiid is on the sideline Sunday night for the 76ers against the Celtics due to injury.
He has a right oblique strain.
When is Joel Embiid coming back?
The hope is that Embiid can return by the end of the week.
The Athletic reported that Embiid is expected to miss at least three games -- those would be Sunday, March 1, then games on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The 76ers then have a couple of days off before they return to the court on Saturday in Atlanta against the Hawks.
The current timeline suggests Embiid may be able to return for that contest.
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