NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the third quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Toronto Raptors on November 12.
Going into the game, the Sixers considered Joel Embiid to be questionable. All season long, Embiid has been working through plantar fasciitis.
Fortunately for the Sixers, Embiid will not have to miss Thursday’s action. The 76ers announced that the star center is officially cleared and starting for the team against the Raptors.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up during the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center on December 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Along with Embiid, the Sixers are starting Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and Dean Wade.
With LeBron James out for the night, Wade will pick up his fifth start of the season next to Embiid.
Joel Embiid Cleared vs Raptors
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – JANUARY 12: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks against Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors during first half at Scotiabank Arena on January 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
While Embiid has been healthy enough to avoid any long-term setbacks so far this season, he has been struggling with his efficiency through his first 10 games of the season.
Seeing the court for 31.8 minutes per game, Embiid is attempting nearly 15 shots per game. Typically shooting around 50% from the field, Embiid’s field goal percentage is down to 37.0% on the season.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 22: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors blocks a lay up attempt by Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on December 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
His shooting from three has been especially bad. Embiid has attempted 3.3 shots from three per game, and is averaging just 12% from beyond the arc. He is posting averages of 17.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists.
The Sixers are looking to bounce back after a bad showing against the Boston Celtics. They are 9-3, holding the second seed in the Eastern Conference going into the matchup.
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The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Toronto Raptors on November 12. Going into the game, the Sixers considered Joel Embiid to be questionable. All season long, Embiid has been working through plantar fasciitis. Fortunately for the Sixers, Embiid will not have to miss Thursday’s action. The 76ers announced that the star center is […]
