On Friday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers will play the Detroit Pistons in Michigan.
The 76ers are coming off a 102-100 victory over the Boston Celtics (at home).
Joel Embiid Ruled Out For Pistons Game
For Friday’s game, the 76ers will remain without 2023 MVP Joel Embiid.
He also missed the team’s last two games, so this will be his third straight out of action.
Via Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer: “Sixers’ Joel Embiid will remain sidelined vs. Pistons with right knee soreness”
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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 14, 2025
Many fans reacted to the news of Embiid being out for Friday’s game.
@mark64075: “Trade him for Anthony Davis.”
@paulmon30725760: “Please trade this guy for anything.”
@Francis78176532: “When we finally cut ties with those two anchors, the long nightmare of The Process will be over.”
@GaryPer97322392: “Embid is doesn’t want any of Paul Reed.”
@duckiesaf: “UR JOKING EMBIID IS OUT AGAIN??”
@embiiddropped70: “let him rest”
@illadelph_son: “Following this team is exhausting. Max players miss weeks at a time like it’s nothing with barely a coherent communication. Knee soreness. Leg strengthening. It’s insanity.”
Embiid was the third pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Kansas.
He is currently averaging 19.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 blocks per contest while shooting 46.0% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range in six games.
The 76ers come into play as the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 7-4 record in 11 games.
They are 3-5 in the five games they have played on the road.
Following the Pistons, the 76ers will play their next game on Monday night when they return home to host James Harden and the LA Clippers.
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🆚 @DetroitPistons @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/jmlzdFjcQe— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 14, 2025
As for the Pistons, they are the first seed in the Eastern Conference with a 10-2 record in 12 games.
They are in the middle of an eight-game winning streak.
Not too worried about Embiid tonight. I have a gut feeling that PG will have a huge night tonight.