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<\/div>Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown played down concerns after Joel Embiid sat out the team’s scrimmage due to a calf problem.<\/p>\n
Embiid missed Sunday’s 102-97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder as the 76ers stepped up preparations for their NBA return against the Indiana Pacers in Orlando, Florida on August 1.<\/p>\n
The three-time All-Star posted 10 points, six rebounds and an assist in just under 13 minutes of Friday’s 90-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at Walt Disney Resort.<\/p>\n
But the 76ers opted not to take any risks after Embiid – whose fitness has often been questioned – began feeling calf tightness against the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n
“Not really,” Brown replied when asked if there is any frustration about Embiid missing game time with injury. “It’s the second game.<\/p>\n
“If this had happened three to four games into what we are calling the regular season, [yes]. There is always frustration, selfish frustration, and I know frustration, at times, for Joel. But initially, [we’re] just trying to be smart with everything and move on.”<\/p>\n
“I believe we’re just getting out in front of stuff, and being smart with it,” Brown said.<\/p>\n
Embiid was averaging 23.4 points, 11.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game prior to the coronavirus pandemic forcing the NBA to be suspended in March.<\/p>\n
The 76ers (39-26) are sixth in the Eastern Conference, sharing the same record as the fifth-placed Pacers ahead of the league’s resumption.<\/p>\n
The NBA will restart via a 22-team format at Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, Florida.<\/p>\n
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