Full injury report for Joel Embiid, Sixers for Christmas Day vs. Heat

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As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to take on the Miami Heat on the road in a big Christmas Day matchup, they will be a bit short-handed heading into the big contest with the defending Eastern Conference champs. Joel Embiid, who suffered an ankle injury in Friday’s win over the Toronto Raptors, is officially out against the Heat due to a right ankle sprain. He did not travel with the team to Miami and his status for the Dec. 27 matchup with the Orlando Magic remains uncertain. He is going to continue to undergo daily treatment to get him back on the floor as soon as possible. Joel Embiid is OUT tomorrow against the Heat. He did not travel with the team. His status for Wednesday’s matchup with the Magic is not yet determined and he will continue with treatment daily. #Sixers — Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) December 24, 2023 As for the rest of the Sixers, Nic Batum remains out due to a right hamstring strain as he will miss his third consecutive game. Robert Covington is probable due to right knee effusion and Mo Bamba is probable with an illness. With Embiid out, it will be important for Bamba to contribute for Philadelphia on Monday if he can go. The full injury report:
Joel Embiid – OUT(right ankle sprain)
Nic Batum – OUT(right hamstring strain)
Robert Covington – PROBABLE(right knee effusion)
Mo Bamba – PROBABLE(illness) #Sixers — Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) December 24, 2023 Tip off between the Embiid-less Sixers and the Heat is set for 8 p.m. EST on Christmas Day. Nick Nurse, Sixers discuss the honor of playing on Christmas DaySixers preparing for challenge of facing scrappy Heat on ChristmasAssistant Rico Hines becoming important voice within Sixers' organization Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Sixers Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning An error has occured Please re-enter your email address. Thanks for signing up! You'll now receive the top Sixers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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