Joel Embiid Listed as Questionable Against Miami

Injury Update

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat due to left foot soreness.

Embiid has been playing through the injury in recent games, averaging 27.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in his last five outings.

The 76ers are currently the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 42-26 record.

Embiid is the 76ers' leading scorer and rebounder, and his absence would be a major blow to their playoff hopes.

If Embiid is unable to play, Paul Reed or Montrezl Harrell could start in his place.

The Heat are the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 39-30 record.

The Heat have a strong defense, ranking sixth in the league in defensive rating.

The Heat have struggled to score consistently, ranking 24th in the league in offensive rating.

The 76ers won the first two meetings between the teams this season, both by double digits.

The 76ers are favored by 3.5 points over the Heat, but Embiid's injury could affect the betting line.

Joel Embiid's status for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat is up in the air due to left foot soreness.

If Embiid is unable to play, it would be a major blow to the 76ers' playoff hopes.

The Heat are a tough opponent, but the 76ers have won the first two meetings between the teams this season.