76ers likely to have a hard time restricting Joel Embiid’s minutes vs Cavs

The Philadelphia 76ers may struggle to limit Joel Embiid's playing time against the Cleveland Cavaliers following a neck injury to backup center Adem Bona. Bona is listed as doubtful after suffering a cervical spine sprain during a recent game against the Detroit Pistons. Head coach Nick Nurse faces a challenging rotation decision as the team attempts to navigate frontcourt depth issues while managing Embiid's health.

Justin Grasso of The Sixer Sense notes that the 76ers have aimed to maintain a minutes restriction for Embiid throughout the early season. However, Bona's expected absence leaves limited frontcourt options, potentially forcing Philadelphia to rely heavily on Embiid in a competitive matchup against Cleveland.