The Philadelphia 76ers are set to open their 2021 season at home against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, and they will have their star center Joel Embiid in the lineup. Embiid has been dealing with a knee injury, but he was able to practice on Tuesday and is expected to start in the home opener.
The 76ers will be without James Harden, however, as he will sit out his third consecutive game due to a hamstring injury. Harden has been dealing with the injury since the preseason and it has forced him to miss the first two games of the season.
Embiid is the key to the 76ers’ success this season, and his presence in the lineup is a huge boost for the team. He averaged 30.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game last season and was an All-Star for the fourth consecutive year.
The 76ers have been able to win their first two games without Harden, but his absence has been felt. He is one of the best scorers in the league and his ability to create shots for himself and his teammates is invaluable.
The 76ers will need to find a way to make up for Harden’s absence if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs this season. They have a talented roster, but they will need everyone to step up if they want to reach their full potential.
It will be interesting to see how Embiid and the 76ers fare in their home opener against the Wizards. With Harden out of the lineup, it will be up to Embiid and the rest of the team to pick up the slack and get off to a good start this season.
