Joel Embiid, Sixers Players Sidelined by Injuries

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing the New York Knicks on Wednesday night without their star player, Joel Embiid, who will miss his sixth consecutive game due to a left foot sprain. Embiid suffered the injury before the Christmas Day game against the Boston Celtics and has not played since January 5. In addition to Embiid, the Sixers will be without Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin, KJ Martin, and Jared McCain, while Paul George and Tyrese Maxey are listed as questionable. The Sixers have lost three straight games and are currently struggling with a 15-23 record, putting them at 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks also have injury concerns, with Jalen Brunson listed as probable and other key players questionable. This matchup is critical for the 76ers as they aim to turn their season around amidst mounting injuries.