Joel Embiid, who was rested against the Magic after playing 20 minutes in the first two games featured against the Wizards and recorded a season high 25 points. However, the team remained cautious with his injury management, restricting him to just 23 minutes of action in the game.

The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves at 3-0 on the young NBA season heading into Tuesday night's tip off against the Wizards in Washington. Coach Nick Nurse's team has been paced in scoring all three games by star guard Tyrese Maxey,

It’s been a brutal season of never-ending despondency for Joel Embiid. The 76ers’ star center has only played 13 of the first 44 games of the 2024-25 season because of various injuries. Veteran fans of the Sixers know that Embiid’s frequent health-related “Did Not Plays” (DNPs) aren’t new.

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Update: Joel Embiid's Status Confirmed as 4 Players Ruled Out of Wizards Game (Oct. 28)