Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed this third straight game Friday night because of a sprained left foot. He has sat out 23 times this season. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said ahead of their game against New Orleans that although the All-Star’s foot injury has continued to bother him,

PHILADELPHIA -- 76ers center Joel Embiid missed his third straight game Friday night, a 123-115 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, because of a sprained left foot. He has sat out 23 times this season.

On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Wells Fargo Center. For the game, they will be without their best player, as