76ers Star Joel Embiid Ruled Out vs. Nuggets

Embiid to miss 10th straight game due to right oblique strain

Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:05pm

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The Philadelphia 76ers will be without star center Joel Embiid for their matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Embiid has been ruled out due to a right oblique strain, marking his 10th consecutive missed game.

Why it matters

Embiid's absence is a significant blow to the 76ers, who have won two straight games but will be shorthanded against a tough Nuggets team. The 76ers will need to find ways to win without their All-Star center, who is a dominant force on both ends of the floor.

The details

Embiid has been sidelined since March 1 due to the right oblique strain. The 76ers have managed to go 5-4 in his absence, but they'll face a tough test against the Nuggets, who are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

  • Embiid has missed 9 straight games for the 76ers.
  • Embiid will miss his 10th consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Nuggets.

The players

Joel Embiid

All-Star center for the Philadelphia 76ers who has been sidelined with a right oblique strain.

Philadelphia 76ers

NBA team that will be without their star player Embiid for their matchup against the Denver Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets

NBA team that will host the 76ers, who will be missing Embiid due to injury.

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What’s next

The 76ers will need to find a way to win without Embiid against the Nuggets, and they'll hope to have their star center back in the lineup soon as they push for a high playoff seed in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

Embiid's absence is a significant blow to the 76ers, who have been able to stay afloat without their star center but will face a tough test against the Nuggets. The 76ers will need to find ways to win without their dominant big man as he continues to recover from his right oblique strain.