“We will see how it goes,” Embiid said. “I got three games [before the All-Star Game]. So I’m just taking it day by day. So I’m just taking it day-by-day.”
The Sixers (35-19) play the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday at the Barclays Center. Then they’ll entertain the Houston Rockets on Monday and host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. The All-Star Game is Feb. 19 in Salt Lake City.
Embiid also said he’s unsure if he’ll play against the Nets (33-22), which would mark his third game in four nights.
“I’ll see,” Embiid said of playing. “Every game I’ve been questionable. It’s all about seeing how I feel. … I’m just trying to get [past three games] and give myself a little break to make sure I give it some time. That’s what the doctor says.”
His goal is to be ready for the final 25 games following the All-Star break and the playoffs, so he’s determined to take care of himself to be in the best position possible to succeed.
Embiid is second in the league in scoring at 33.3 points. He also averages 10.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.6 blocks.
On Feb. 3, he was named the Eastern Conference player of the month for January. It’s the second straight month that he has been selected as the conference’s best player.
Joel Embiid of the Sixers sports a new hair style before their game against the Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
New Sixer Jalen McDaniels before the game against the Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
New Sixer Jalen McDaniels before the game against the Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Joel Embiid of the Sixers just before losing his grip on the rim and falls after dunking against the Knicks during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Joel Embiid of the Sixers losses his grip on the rim and falls after dunking against the Knicks during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Joel Embiid of the Sixers losses his grip on the rim and falls after dunking against the Knicks during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jalen Brunson (right) of the Knicks goes up for a shot against Joel Embiid of the SIxers during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Joel Embiid of the Sixers loses the ball as he gets fouled by Jericho Sims of the Knicks during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
James Harden of the Sixers takes a hard fall against the Knicks during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jalen Brunson (right) of the Knicks drives against James Harden of the Sixers during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Julius Randle (right) of the Knicks tries to drive around Joel Embiid during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Joel Embiid (right) of the Sixers goes up for a shot against Isaiah Hartenstein of the Knicks during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
James Harden (left) of the Sixers argues with official Aaron Smith during their game against the Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Tyrese Maxey (left) of the Sixers ashoots over Julius Randle (center and Immanuel Quickley of the Knicks during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
P.J. Tucker (center) of the Sixers goes up for a shot against Jericho Sims of the Knicks during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Joel Embiid of the Sixers losses his grip on the rim and falls after dunking against the Knicks during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jalen Brunson (left) of the Knicks drives the baseline against P.J. Tucker (center) and Joel Embiid during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Joel Embiid (right) of the Sixers tries to block a shot by Isaiah Hartenstein of the Knicks during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Julius Randle (right) of the Knicks collides with Joel Embiid's elbow during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Tyrese Maxey of the Sixers celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer and falling in front of the Knicks' bench during the 2nd half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Georges Niang of the Sixers celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against the Knicks during the 4th quarter of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Tyrese Maxey of the Sixers celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against the Knicks during the 4th quarter of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Tyrese Maxey of the Sixers celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against the Knicks during the 4th quarter of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jalen Brunson (left) of the Knicks and Joel Embiid greet each other after the game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Jalen Brunson (left) of the Knicks and Joel Embiid greet each other after the game at the Wells Fargo Center on Feb. 10, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
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