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Joel Embiid doubtful for Sixers-Timberwolves in front end of back-to-back

Joel Embiid played in three straight contests after returning from a 13-game absence, but missed Wednesday's game against Washington.

Sixers confirm Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday’s game at Washington, despite his ‘April Fools’ tweet

WASHINGTON — Joel Embiid will miss the 76ers’ game at the Wizards on Wednesday with an illness, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey confirmed to The Inquirer Wednesday afternoon. Morey’s confirmation when reached by The Inquirer came after Embiid took to social media to refute the team’s official designation that he had been ruled out for the game.