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Philadelphia 76ers explain Joel Embiid's limited minutes against Bulls

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers explain Joel Embiid's limited minutes against Bulls

Summary

During the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Chicago Bulls on November 2, Joel Embiid played just 24 minutes, significantly less than his teammates. Despite being cleared to play after being listed as questionable due to a right foot injury, Embiid only saw over eight minutes of action in the second half. Coach Nick Nurse stated that the team is managing Embiid's ongoing plantar fascia injury, which can cause fluctuating pain. After the 76ers secured a 126-107 victory, Embiid's status for the upcoming road game against the Detroit Pistons on November 4 remains uncertain.

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•Embiid played 24 minutes, the lowest among starting players.
•The 76ers originally listed him as questionable with a foot injury.
•Nurse emphasized the importance of managing Embiid's pain.
•The 76ers defeated the Bulls 126-107.
•Next game is against the Detroit Pistons on November 4.

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6:36 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers Explain Joel Embiid’s Low Minutes vs Chicago Bulls

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Closing out the second half of the Monday night matchup against the Chicago Bulls, the Philadelphia 76ers left fans wondering about Joel Embiid’s status. Each 76ers player cleared double-digit minutes in the final two quarters of the November 2 matchup. Well, all except Joel Embiid. During the second half, Embiid checked in for just over […] The post 76ers Explain Joel Embiid’s Low Minutes vs Chicago Bulls appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 6:36 AM
76ers Explain Joel Embiid’s Low Minutes vs Chicago Bulls
Closing out the second half of the Monday night matchup against the Chicago Bulls, the Philadelphia 76ers left fans wondering about Joel Embiid’s status. Each 76ers player cleared double-digit minutes in the final two quarters of the November 2 matchup. Well, all except Joel Embiid. During the second half, Embiid checked in for just over […] The post 76ers Explain Joel Embiid’s Low Minutes vs Chicago Bulls appeared first on HEAVY.

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