When Sixers stars Joel Embiid, Paul George likely won't play
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The Sixers face the Hornets Tuesday night on the road in the first leg of one of those dreaded occasions where the team plays consecutive games.
Why it matters: The Sixers' load-management strategy has prevented Joel Embiid and Paul George from playing in two consecutive games, keeping fans guessing when the star players will play next.
Yes, but: Lucky for you, Axios Philly created the "Joel-odex," projecting games Embiid and George are expected to miss.
The big picture: The Sixers (4-14) are second-to-last in the Eastern Conference.
Driving the news: Embiid is listed as out of Tuesday's game for knee management and personal reasons, per ESPN.
- He has only played in four games this season, last appearing against Memphis on Nov. 20.
Zoom in: Fans will have to wait and see whether he and George suit up Wednesday at home against the Magic.
The bottom line: Following Wednesday's game, the Sixers have 13 remaining back-to-backs, including four more at home.
If you go: Tickets to Wednesday's game are as cheap as $9. Tip-off is at 7:30pm.