{"id":684516,"date":"2026-03-28T18:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T18:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/684516\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T18:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T18:00:23","slug":"76ers-injury-report-vs-hornets-gives-shocking-joel-embiid-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/684516\/","title":{"rendered":"76ers Injury Report vs Hornets Gives Shocking Joel Embiid News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Joel Embiid prior to Game 5 against the New York Knicks on April 30.<\/p>\n

After spending a large chunk of the post-All-Star break sitting on the injury report, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid<\/a> finally returned to action this week.<\/p>\n

As the Sixers want to make sure Embiid is fully healthy for when the games hold more weight in the postseason, they are taking a cautious approach down the stretch.<\/p>\n

One might assume that Embiid would be a frequent name on the injury report down the stretch, whether he\u2019s playing or not. Apparently, that\u2019s not the case.<\/p>\n

When the Sixers released their injury report for the March 28 matchup against the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> on the road on Friday night, Embiid was not listed at all. It was a shocking development, considering he\u2019s dealt with several setbacks since February.<\/p>\n

All seems well on the Embiid front.<\/p>\n

Nick Nurse Offers A Joel Embiid Update After The Return
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Photo by Stacy Revere\/Getty ImagesMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN \u2013 FEBRUARY 09: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers walks backcourt during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> at Fiserv Forum on February 09, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201c[He came out] pretty good,\u201d Sixers head coach Nick Nurse told reporters<\/a> on Friday afternoon following a practice session in Camden, New Jersey.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think nothing but positive. He\u2019s good, he was obviously a full participant in today\u2019s practice, so I think he\u2019s all good there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whenever Embiid returns from a long recovery, the big question after his first game back is how will his body respond? Clearly, the Sixers are worry-free on that front so far.<\/p>\n

During Embiid\u2019s first action back, the star center checked in for 28 minutes against the struggling Chicago Bulls<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Embiid picked up right where he left off. During his shift, the multi-time All-Star shot 12-17 from the field and knocked down all three of his shots from beyond the arc. He produced 35 points.<\/p>\n

Along with his scoring, Embiid came down with six rebounds, produced seven assists, and blocked one shot. The Sixers dominated the Bulls with a 157-137 victory.<\/p>\n

Despite having a lack of availability at times, due to knee concerns, a shin issue, and most recently, an oblique strain, Embiid has been a dominant presence for Philadelphia this season when on the court.<\/p>\n

In 34 games, he has posted averages of 26.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.<\/p>\n

The Sixers hold a 22-12 record when he\u2019s on the court.<\/p>\n

The Sixers\u2019 Standing In The Eastern Conference
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GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA \u2013 APRIL 25: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks<\/a> during game three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 25, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and\/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Sixers will enter Saturday\u2019s action as the Eastern Conference\u2019s seventh seed.<\/p>\n

They hold a 40-33 record, which places them 0.5 games behind the Atlanta Hawks and 1.0 games behind the Toronto Raptors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Charlotte Hornets are 1.0 games behind the Sixers as the East\u2019s eighth seed. They are one of the hottest teams in basketball currently. Over the past 10 games, the Hornets are 7-3. They\u2019ve won five in a row, looking to make it six at home against the 76ers.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tJustin Grasso<\/a> Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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