76ers' Embiid returns, Simmons out at least 3 more weeks

Posted March 11, 2020 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons goes up for a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was back in the lineup Wednesday night against Detroit after missing five games with a sprained left shoulder. The Sixers also said guard Ben Simmons will miss at least three more weeks with nerve issues in his lower back.

Simmons missed his eighth straight game. He will continue to undergo daily treatment for his nerve impingement and that he is gradually increasing the activities in his strength and conditioning program.

The timeline could have Simmons back just in time for the playoffs. The 23-year-old Simmons averaged 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists in 54 games.

Embiid was injured in a Feb. 26 loss at Cleveland when he collided with Ante Zizic. Embiid has missed 21 games this season. He's averaging 23.2 points and 11.8 rebounds.

'œIt's a spirit uplift. It's a talent uplift,'ť coach Brett Brown said about Embiid's return.

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons reacts after grabbing a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in New York. The 76ers won 117-111. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) The Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons reacts after scoring a three-point basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) The Associated Press

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