Embiid's Absence Sparks Debate Over NBA's MVP Award and Player Participation Policy
Despite missing key players, the Philadelphia 76ers put up a strong fight against the Denver Nuggets, but ultimately lost 111-105.
- Joel Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP, missed another game against the Denver Nuggets due to left knee soreness, extending his streak of games missed in Denver that began in 2019.
- Embiid's absence from the game has sparked debates about the NBA's MVP award and player participation policy, which requires at least 65 games played for postseason awards eligibility. Embiid is now just six missed games away from disqualification.
- Despite the absence of Embiid and other key players, the Philadelphia 76ers put up a strong fight against the Nuggets, but ultimately lost 111-105.
- Embiid's health issues are putting him in serious danger of being disqualified from contention to repeat as MVP.
- Embiid has maintained that he is prioritizing his health for the playoffs, after being hampered by injuries in recent postseasons.
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