Sixers overrule Embiid, sit center with plantar fasciitis management
Despite publicly calling to play Sunday against the Pistons, the 76ers decided to sit Joel Embiid due to right foot plantar fasciitis management.
ESPN reports: Despite publicly calling to play Sunday against the Pistons, the 76ers decided to sit Joel Embiid due to right foot plantar fasciitis management.
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