Joel Embiid out for Sixers vs. Pelicans, Marcus Morris Sr. to start
The Philadelphia 76ers already knew they would be without Kelly Oubre Jr., Danuel House Jr., and Jaden Springer as they pay a visit to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Without those three, the Sixers have to rely on others to step up at the wing position.
Now, the Sixers found out shortly before tipoff that they would be without the reigning MVP as well.
Joel Embiid is out for the matchup with the Pelicans due to an illness. The big fella will be replaced in the starting lineup by Marcus Morris Sr. who is making his second start of the season.
Joel Embiid is out with an illness
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) November 30, 2023
Without Embiid, the Sixers will need to find a way to contend with Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas as well as the brute force of Zion Williamson driving into the paint. New Orleans will also welcome CJ McCollum back to the lineup so the Sixers will have to dig deep and pull this one out without the big fella.
