Coach Nick Nurse gives an update on Joel Embiid after the Philadelphia 76ers ruled him out against the Phoenix Suns.

As the 76ers move closer to the midway point of their season, one thing is abundantly clear: The two-man game between Paul George and Joel Embiid still needs work. “I’m hoping to see the Joel-Paul two-man game get a few more reps so we can see where that is at,

George then took 16 shots in Monday's win over the Spurs and scored 19 points. That is the production the Sixers are looking for from the 9-time All-Star. The focus on the offensive end will remain on Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, so Philadelphia will be looking to George to be more of a connector for this group at times.

Center Joel Embiid and guard Kyle Lowry will miss the 76ers’ game against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Embiid was downgraded after he was listed as questionable earlier with the day with a sprained left foot and a right sinus fracture.

The Sixers ruled Joel Embiid out Monday night for their first night back home after a six-game road trip. Ahead of their matchup with the Suns, the Sixers scratched both Embiid and Kyle Lowry. Jared McCain (left lateral meniscus surgery) and KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) remained out.

Over his last five games, Embiid is averaging 30.4 points per game which is up from his season average of 24.4. The big fella has taken games over and has thrown the Sixers on his

The Phoenix Suns will have some familiar faces back for Monday’s matchup against Philadelphia as they look to snap a four-game skid during this three-game road trip that ends Tuesday at Charlotte. Royce O’Neale is the only player on their injury report.