The 76ers and Joel Embiid will remain ultra conservative on his conditioning as can be gleaned from the superstar's own update.
Following a 29-point comeback victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid confirmed he will not play both games of an upcoming back-to-back set. The 76ers are scheduled to face the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons over the weekend, and Embiid stated he will only appear in one leg of the series.
The Sixer Sense argues that the franchise is being prudent by taking an overly cautious approach with the former MVP to preserve his health for the postseason. The article notes that Philadelphia has 13 back-to-back sets scheduled this season, which is three fewer than the previous campaign.
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