February 04, 2026
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Since the start of 2026, Joel Embiid's only missed games have come during back-to-backs.
Joel Embiid (right knee injury management) is questionable for the Sixers' road contest against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, according to the team's initial injury report for the game unveiled on Wednesday night:
The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow’s game @ LAL:
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) February 5, 2026
Joel Embiid — right knee injury management — QUESTIONABLE
Jared McCain — not with team — OUT
Embiid, who sat during the Sixers' road win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday in the second leg of a back-to-back, has enjoyed his healthiest and best stretch of basketball in two years over the last month and change. Since the start of January, his few absences have been on back-to-backs and his minutes and production have improved significantly.
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