However, the focus was on Joel Embiid. The Sixers ruled the big fella out shortly before the contest due to left knee injury management and then issued an update during the contes

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid will miss the next few games for the 76ers as he manages swelling in his left knee. Embiid is receiving treatment and his status will be updated early next week. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported the news on social media.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is sidelined for Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Brooklyn Nets due to what the team described as left knee injury maintenance.