Joel Embiid Injury Update: Sixers Face Warriors in San Francisco

Philadelphia continues its West Coast swing Tuesday night with a challenging stop in San Francisco, where the 76ers will close out a back-to-back by facing the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. It’s the fourth game of a five-game road trip, and the Sixers enter with momentum after overpowering the Los Angeles Clippers the night before.

That momentum, however, comes with roster limitations. Paul George remains unavailable as he serves the third game of his 25-game suspension, leaving Philadelphia without one of its key perimeter options for an extended stretch.

Joel Embiid will also be sidelined, with the team opting to manage both his right ankle and right knee. Given the condensed schedule and the long-term goal of having their franchise center fully healthy for the postseason, Philadelphia appears to be taking a cautious approach by holding him out on the second night of the back-to-back.

Golden State won’t be at full strength either. The Warriors are expected to play without several core contributors, including Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Seth Curry, and Jonathan Kuminga. With both teams missing star power, depth, execution, and energy are likely to determine the outcome.

The matchup tips off at 10:00 p.m. EST from San Francisco, setting the stage for a late-night test between two short-handed teams looking to grind out a win.