The Philadelphia 76ers look to pick up another win when they play host to the Houston Rockets on Monday afternoon. The Sixers snapped a three-game losing skid on Friday and are looking for a second consecutive win.
Joel Embiid, who returned to practice for the Sixers on Sunday, is listed as questionable due to left knee inflammation. Coach Nick Nurse said the big fella was a full participant at practice, so one has to assume that he will return for this one.
Robert Covington, who missed practice on Sunday, is listed as out due to left knee inflammation. He has not played since Dec. 30. De’Anthony Melton is also listed as out due to lumbar spine stress response. Mo Bamba is doubtful due to right knee fat pad impingement.
Joel Embiid questionable for tomorrow against the Rockets due to left knee inflammation.
Robert Covington is out due to left knee inflammation.
De’Anthony Melton is out due to lumbar spine stress response.
Mo Bamba is doubtful with right knee fat pad impingement. #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) January 14, 2024
If the Sixers get Embiid back, that will be a big help, of course. The Sixers are off to a terrific start in the 2023-24 season and look to continue to build with the big fella leading the way.
Tip off with the Rockets is set for 1 p.m. EST on Monday.
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