Joel Embiid Out Thursday
Joel Embiid will remain out of the Philadelphia 76ers lineup for their Thursday matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Embiid was placed in the league’s health and safety protocol before Sunday’s All-Star game due to contact tracing. He is required to quarantine until Friday and will be available to play if he continues to test negative for COVID-19.
The current favorite to win the MVP at +190 on FanDuel Sportsbook, Embiid is one of the most dominating big men in the NBA. Playing 30 games this season, he has averaged 33 minutes, scoring 30 points, 12 rebounds and three assists.
Expect Dwight Howard to see additional minutes and production at center, with Embiid missing playing time.
The 76ers are +1200 to win the NBA Championship on FanDuel Sportsbook.