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Joel Embiid got benched Saturday in Philadelphia

Joel Embiid was benched in the fourth quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers lost to Brooklyn, 105-102, marking their seventh consecutive defeat.
Embiid scored 14 points in 31 minutes and missed all six of his 3-point attempts, contributing to his struggles before sitting out the final quarter.
Coach Nick Nurse stated he benched Embiid because the current lineup was performing well, noting, 'They had a good feel for the game at that point.'
Embiid has faced ongoing injuries this season, playing in just 19 of 56 games, and acknowledged he needed to 'fix the problem' in his left knee to regain his top performance level.

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New York Post

Joel Embiid’s season somehow gets sadder with benching vs. Nets: ‘Not himself’

Philadelphia 76ers former MVP center Joel Embiid was benched on Saturday.

4 hours ago·New York, United States

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Philly Voice

Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid is questionable for Sixers-Bulls after not practicing

Will Joel Embiid suit up on Monday after his rough showing on Saturday? Sixers head coach Nick Nurse is unsure.

9 hours ago·Philadelphia, United States

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ESPN

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Embiid benched, declines comment as Sixers lose

A season full of championship hopes in Philadelphia has turned into a debacle for the 76ers, and the latest blight came Saturday in a defeat to Brooklyn, their seventh straight loss, and, one that saw two-time NBA scoring champion Joe Embiid get benched.

22 hours ago·United States

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Associated Press News

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76ers coach Nick Nurse sits Joel Embiid for entire 4th quarter in loss to Brooklyn

Joel Embiid got benched and the 76ers got beat at the horn. A season full of championship hopes has turned into a debacle for the 76ers. The latest blight came

22 hours ago·United States

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fanrecap.com

Sixers Coach Explains Embiid Benching

In Saturday’s nail-biter loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers opted for strategy over stardom, choosing to bench Joel Embiid during the fourth quarter. That call contributed to a 105–103 defeat, marking the 76ers’ seventh straight loss. Coach Nick Nurse made the move to let the current ensemble keep their groove alive, explaining, “That group was just playing so well together and had good feel for the game at that point, and just wa…

18 hours ago

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Sportskeeda

Joel Embiid Stats Tonight: How did 76ers star fare against Nets? (Feb. 22)

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers took on the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Embiid and the Sixers headed to the match-up in hopes of breaking their six-game losing streak.

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