As expected, the Sixers decided to evaluate the star center and offer him some rest as a part of the injury management plan they have in place.During last Friday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Embiid was ruled out for the Los Angeles Clippers matchup on Sunday.

On a night that had the makings of a “schedule loss” even with Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons were blown out by the Philadelphia 76ers, 111-96.

The Sixers were believed to be in a strong position to contend for the Championship ring during the offseason after signing George, Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin and more to play alongside Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. However, that optimism has completely evaporated by now.