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Joel Embiid's Mysterious Absence: A Saga in Denver

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Find out why Joel Embiid keeps missing games in Denver against the Nuggets. Is it coincidence or strategy?

Philadelphia 76ers' star center, Joel Embiid, has been conspicuously absent in recent games against the Denver Nuggets, raising eyebrows and sparking speculation among fans and analysts alike. Embiid missed his fourth consecutive road game in Denver, with the team's medical staff determining his unavailability due to knee soreness. This unexpected pattern has left NBA enthusiasts puzzled, especially considering the anticipated matchup between Embiid and Nikola Jokic. The absence of the MVP contender has only added to the intrigue surrounding the Sixers' games in Denver.

Adding to the drama, the Sixers faced the Nuggets without Embiid and fellow key players, Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris, making the matchups even more challenging. Michael Malone, the head coach of the Nuggets, expressed his disappointment over Embiid's repeated absence, hinting at a possible investigation by the NBA. Despite Embiid's no-show, the games between the 76ers and the Nuggets continue to draw attention and spark debates among basketball aficionados.

Interestingly, Joel Embiid's absence in Denver has not only affected the games themselves but has also led to speculation and criticism from various parties within the NBA. The ongoing mystery surrounding his missed games adds an element of unpredictability to the Sixers' matchups against the Nuggets, keeping fans on edge and eager to see how the situation unfolds in future games. As the saga of Embiid's absences in Denver continues, the basketball world remains captivated by the enigma surrounding the star player's unexpected no-shows.

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76ers star Joel Embiid (knee) late scratch vs. Nuggets - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid missed his fourth straight road game against the Nuggets. He hasn't played in Denver since 2019.

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Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make ... (CBS News)

Philadelphia star Embiid missed the 76ers' game at Denver for the fourth consecutive season after the team's medical staff determined he shouldn't play ...

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BREAKING: Joel Embiid's Updated Status For 76ers-Nuggets Game (Sports Illustrated)

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Joel Embiid has been ruled out.

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Joel Embiid misses 4th straight road game vs. Nuggets, 6 absences ... (Yahoo Sports)

Embiid hasn't faced Nikola Jokic in Denver since 2019.

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Joel Embiid ruled out last-second vs. Nuggets, hasn't played in ... (The Denver Post)

The Sixers are also without Tyrese Maxey after a last-second determination that Joel Embiid would miss another game in Denver.

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Former Warriors GM Makes Controversial Nikola Jokic vs. Joel ... (Sports Illustrated)

One of the hardest things you can ask NBA fans to do is pick between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. It felt like that conversation may have ended after Jokic ...

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NBA Saturday fashion: Klay Thompson, LeBron James arrive in style ... (ESPN Australia)

The two most recent MVPs both looked their finest ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets matchup. Joel Embiid, who scored 70 points against the San ...

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76ers' Joel Embiid Out vs. Jokić, Nuggets with Knee Injury; Maxey ... (Bleacher Report)

Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets with left knee soreness, per ESPN's…

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Nuggets escape shorthanded 76ers as Joel Embiid misses fourth ... (The Denver Post)

Joel Embiid missed his fourth consecutive road game against the Nuggets, but the 76ers nearly stole a win from Nikola Jokic in Denver anyway.

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NBA Fans Lament Joel Embiid Sitting vs. Nikola Jokić, Nuggets with ... (Bleacher Report)

It had all of the makings of an epic battle. Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, taking the court against Nikola Jokić, last year's runner-up and a two-time MVP…

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Joel Embiid misses 4th straight road game vs. Nuggets, now 6 ... (Yahoo Sports)

Embiid hasn't faced Nikola Jokic in Denver since 2019.

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Keeler: Joel Embiid made a kid cry and lost NBA MVP case to ... (The Denver Post)

All Nicky Karabel wanted for his birthday was to see Joel Embiid play in person. Just once, you know? So father Sam shelled out $500. He flew his nephew in from ...

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Why Joel Embiid missed fourth consecutive game at Denver ... (USA TODAY)

The Denver Nuggets fended off the gritty, short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 111-105 on Saturday behind 26 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic, who was again ...

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Without Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris, Sixers play ... (The Delaware County Daily Times)

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 26 points and 16 rebounds, but was denied his rematch with fellow MVP contender Joel Embiid on Saturday when the Denver Nuggets ...

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Nick Nurse discusses Joel Embiid's late scratch after Sixers fall to ... (Yahoo Sports)

Coach Nick Nurse discusses the late scratch of Joel Embiid after the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Denver Nuggets on the road.

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Joel Embiid sits out vs. Nuggets, putting player participation, MVP ... (The Athletic)

The reigning MVP wasn't listed on the Sixers' injury report ahead of Saturday's game but once again missed a matchup in Denver.

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Sixers-Nuggets takeaways: Joel Embiid's character and heart ... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

The Sixers also didn't get many foul calls in this loss.

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Michael Malone expects NBA to investigate Joel Embiid for skipping ... (Basketnews.com)

Joel Embiid was ruled out at the last second Saturday afternoon due to knee soreness before the Sixers' only game this season at the Denver Nuggets.

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Joel Embiid Uses Iverson's Signature Motion vs. Trolling Nuggets Fans (Sports Illustrated)

For the last few years, Denver Nuggets fans have poked fun at Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid due to his consistent absences when the Sixers face ...

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Joel Embiid misses Nikola Jokic matchup in Denver...again ... (Mile High Sports)

Yesterday was dumb, and Denver Nuggets fans are frustrated. In the newest Pickaxe and Roll Episode, Ryan Blackburn and Swipa react to yesterday's Denver ...

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Nuggets' Michael Malone Appears to Criticize 76ers, Joel Embiid ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Philadelphia center's absence drew some strong comments from Denver's head coach.

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