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Joel Embiid will miss the Christmas Day game against the Miami Heat due to a sprained right ankle.

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be sidelined for the team's Christmas Day clash against the Miami Heat on Monday due to a sprained right ankle, as stated in the official NBA injury report.

Joel Embiid

MIN:34.16PTS:34.96 (66.27%)REB:11.72As:6ST:1.16BL:1.96TO:3.84GM:25ProfileNBA2023/2024

The injury occurred during Friday's victory over the Toronto Raptors, and while there is no definitive ruling out for Wednesday's game against Orlando, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports that Embiid's status remains uncertain.

Embiid's recent performance has been nothing short of exceptional, currently holding the NBA spotlight. Over the last nine games, he averages 40.2 points on 60.6 percent shooting, along with 12.6 rebounds. This stellar stretch has propelled Philadelphia to an 8-1 record.

Embiid has been absent for only three games this season, all of which resulted in losses for the Sixers.

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