Report: Joel Embiid could miss two more games with back injury

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has missed four of his team’s last six games due to a sore back. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Embiid could remain sidelined for two more games with the injury.

The Sixers reportedly remain optimistic Embiid will be available for their Christmas Day matchup with the New York Knicks (Mon., Noon ET, ESPN).

Sources on ESPN: Sixers center Joel Embiid could miss two more games with sore back, but optimism he'll be in lineup on Christmas Day against New York. https://t.co/t33QRk1kdQ

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 20, 2017

Philadelphia is 1-6 in seven games without Embiid this season. Their next matchup is at home against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday (7 ET, NBA League Pass).

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