76ers' Joel Embiid to Miss Second Consecutive Game Due to Knee Swelling

Reigning MVP's absence comes as Philadelphia struggles with three losses in their last four games.

Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' reigning MVP, will miss his second consecutive game due to swelling in his left knee.
Embiid has missed eight games this season, including six of the team's last eight games due to various injuries.
Despite the missed games, Embiid is averaging a league-leading 34.6 points, along with 11.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists.
The 76ers have lost three of their last four games.
Robert Covington, another key player for the 76ers, is also expected to sit out with the same injury.