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Joel Embiid ties Sixers record while LeBron James sits out against Bucks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 5:36 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Joel Embiid ties Sixers record while LeBron James sits out against Bucks

Summary

LeBron James did not play in the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to lower back pain and sciatica. Despite his absence, Joel Embiid performed strongly, contributing 28 points, 10 assists, and 11 rebounds, marking his 10th career triple-double and tying him with Charles Barkley in franchise history. James praised Embiid's performance on Instagram after the game. The 76ers have been managing James' condition strategically to avoid further injury as they pursue a successful season.

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Status Watch

•LeBron James sat out due to back pain and sciatica.
•Joel Embiid scored a game-high 28 points against the Bucks.
•Embiid's triple-double ties him with Charles Barkley in Sixers history.
•James praised Embiid on Instagram after the game.
•76ers are managing James' injury to maintain competitiveness.

Latest Updates

5:36 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James posts instant reaction after Joel Embiid ties Charles Barkley's Sixers record

What they're saying

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LeBron James sat out the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but his side still managed to secure a win. The King’s lower back pain and sciatica are being managed strategically by the Sixers, and he was given a day off to avoid risking an injury.
— Yahoo Sports

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