The Philadelphia 76ers already knew they would be without Kelly Oubre Jr., Danuel House Jr. and Jaden Springer when they paid a visit to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.
Shortly before the tip, the Sixers found out they would be without the reigning MVP as well.
Joel Embiid is out due to an illness. The big fella will be replaced in the starting lineup by Marcus Morris Sr., who is making his second start of the season.
Joel Embiid is out with an illness
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) November 30, 2023
Without Embiid, the Sixers will need to find a way to contend with Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas and the brute force of Zion Williamson driving into the paint. New Orleans will also welcome C.J. McCollum back to the lineup, so the Sixers will have to dig deep and pull this one out without the big fella.
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