Joel Embiid Out For Philadelphia 76ers Game Against Indiana Pacers

Embiid Set To Miss Sunday Game

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without center Joel Embiid for their game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. The team officially announced the decision on Saturday, explaining that Embiid is resting due to right foot plantar fascia management.

Sunday's match is the front end of a back to back schedule. The Sixers travel to play the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Neither Embiid nor LeBron James has played both games of a back to back set at any point this season.

Frontcourt Depleted By Injuries

Embiid is not the only player missing from the frontcourt. Big men Adem Bona and Dominck Barlow have also been ruled out. Bona is dealing with a cervical spine sprain, while Barlow continues to recover from a back injury.

Barlow has not appeared in a game this season. Head coach Nick Nurse said on Saturday that Barlow is progressing, but there is still no clear timeline for his return.

With those three players unavailable, Tacko Fall is the only active center left on the roster. Fall is currently signed to a two way contract.

Adjusting The Rotation At Center

With limited traditional options at the position, the Sixers will likely lean on LeBron James, Jabari Walker, and Dean Wade to share the responsibilities at center against Indiana.

Philadelphia has won one game and lost one game without Embiid this season. James started at center during a loss to Detroit, while Bona started at center in a victory over the Hornets.

LeBron James Cleared To Play

LeBron James is available for selection after missing Thursday's win against the Toronto Raptors. He sat out that game due to sciatica and low back management, but he was not listed on the injury report for Sunday.

His availability gives the team a key option as they manage their squad through this back to back schedule.