The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for an exciting matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. A highlight of the game will be the return of their superstar big man, Joel Embiid, to the lineup after a lengthy absence due to a meniscus procedure on his left knee.
Initially ruled out for the game, Embiid's status has been upgraded to available after being listed as questionable. However, fans shouldn't expect him to jump right back into his usual heavy minutes. The team plans to ease him back into action, ensuring he's fully ready to go.
Coach Nick Nurse emphasized the cautious approach, noting, "I haven't gotten that far yet, but I would assume that this is not just zero to 100, right?" This indicates that there will likely be some restrictions on Embiid's playing time as he returns.
Unfortunately, the Sixers will be without Tyrese Maxey, who is sidelined due to left hip tightness. His absence was felt in the team's recent road victory over the Toronto Raptors.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. EDT at the Wells Fargo Center, promising an exciting return for Embiid and an intense showdown between the Sixers and the Thunder.
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