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Embiid Day-to-Day After Right Knee Imaging as Sixers Edge Celtics, George Nears Return

Team doctors found no structural damage and will re-evaluate Paul George later this week as Philadelphia continues to manage a thin rotation.

Nov 8, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives for a shot against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 25: Dominick Barlow #25, Kyle Lowry #7, and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on from the bench against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 25, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 125-121. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Philadelphia said imaging showed no structural damage in Joel Embiid’s right knee and listed him day-to-day after he was ruled out Tuesday with soreness.
  • The 76ers beat the Celtics 102-100 without Embiid, marking their third tight meeting of the season and improving Philadelphia to 7-4.
  • Paul George is in the final stage of his left-knee rehab focused on quadriceps strengthening and will be re-evaluated later this week.
  • Embiid has played six of the first 10 games under a strict minutes cap after offseason surgery on his left knee and reported the new soreness at shootaround.
  • Dominick Barlow (elbow) and Johni Broome (ankle) remained out for Philadelphia, and Boston again played without Jayson Tatum following Achilles surgery.