Knick Killer Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable Before Tonight's Game vs New York
- Dominic Konareski
- 2 hours ago
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The New York Knicks go into their final game before the All-Star break looking to win No. 34, in what has been a very back-and-fourth last four games.
Feb. 4th, featured an OT win over Denver with 134 points by New York, just for the Knicks to get brutally blown out 118-80 against the Pistons. The Knicks then held the powerhouse Celtics inside the 80s, winning 111-89 and then dropped against Indiana, 137-134 in overtime.
For the 76ers, they are likely going to take the count without heavy hitters Quentin Grimes, Dominick Barlow and Paul George. Grimes and Barlow are both listed as questionable with illness as Paul George is currently serving a 25-game suspension for ‘improper medication.’ Also on the list is Joel Embiid, who is listed as questionable with right knee injury management.
Joel Embiid has been in and out of Philly’s lineup all season as the team continues to manage his chronic knee issues.
The 76ers have fared well against New York this season, winning two games at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks simply need Embiid to not play tonight. Embiid’s last five games against the Knicks has seen him average 27 points, with a 38 slot in his most recent that also featured 11 rebounds and 5 assists.
The New York Knicks enter Philadelphia looking to clear up any loss of morale after a heart-breaking overtime loss to the Pacers. Nonetheless the Knicks are 8-2 in their last 10 games and sit third in the Eastern Conference with a 34-20 record. The 76ers are sixth in the East at 30-23.
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