Philadelphia 76ers overruled Joel Embiid's request to play, ruling him out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons due to right foot plantar fasciitis management. Despite Embiid's plea for campaigning to play after averaging 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks, the team prioritized his long-term health. Embiid has played just 49 games per season over his 10-year career.
The Sixers are already thin up front, with Dominick Barlow (back), Jabari Walker (knee) and Tacko Fall (quad) also sidelined. With Adem Bona as the only true center active, Dean Wade and LeBron James may fill in at the position. Detroit will be without All-NBA center Jalen Duren, sidelined with a hamstring injury for at least two weeks.
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