Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will miss the team's first game after the All-Star break against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday due to a shin injury, as reported by ESPN's Tim Bontemps. He will be re-evaluated before Saturday's game.
Embiid has played only 31 games this season but has been dominant when available, averaging over 26 points per game. In his last 10 games before the break, he averaged 33.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists, leading the Sixers to a 7-3 record.
Injuries have been a persistent issue for Embiid throughout his career. Despite his absences, he remains one of the NBA's elite centers when healthy. The Sixers, currently sixth in the East, ultimately aim to have him fully ready for a potential playoff push in April and May.
The game against Atlanta tips off at 7 p.m. ET Thursday in Philadelphia.