With one month remaining in the NBA season, the 76ers are anticipating the return of reigning MVP Joel Embiid.
Embiid has been out of Philadelphia’s lineup since suffering a torn meniscus in a loss to the Warriors on Jan. 30. Embiid continues to progress in his rehab and is now six weeks removed from the corrective procedure that was done to repair the tear.
The 76ers have struggled in their superstar’s absence, losing 7 of their first 18 games without Embiid. Making matters worse is the absence of All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, who suffered a concussion March 3.
With Maxey still sidelined, will Embiid be in action when Philly takes on New York for the second time in three days? Here is the latest on his status.
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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight?
Embiid will not play in the 76ers game against the Knicks on Tuesday. He is set to miss his 19th consecutive game.
Embiid last played Jan. 30, which is when he suffered the injury after a collision with Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. On Feb. 6, Embiid underwent a procedure on his knee and was expected to be re-evaluated in four weeks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
After Embiid’s re-evaluation, The Athletic’s Shams Charania provided a clearer timetable for the reigning MVP’s return to action. “This is a six- to eight-week injury timetable,” Charania said.
“And still the hope and the optimism and the expectation is that somewhere in late March-early April, that’s when the window starts for Joel Embiid potentially to make a return.”
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What channel is 76ers vs. Knicks on?
- Date: Tuesday, March 12
- TV channel: TNT
- Live streaming: Sling
Tuesday’s game between the 76ers and Knicks will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for avid sports fans offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
What time is 76ers vs. Knicks?
- Date: Tuesday, March 12
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
76ers vs. Knicks is scheduled to tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York.
76ers schedule 2023-24
Here are the next five games on Philadelphia’s schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| March 12 | at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| March 14 | at Bucks | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 16 | vs. Hornets | 7 p.m. | — |
| March 18 | vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 20 | at Suns | 10 p.m. | — |
