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Joel Embiid will miss his second game of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday. The one-time league MVP is ruled "out" from the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Brooklyn Nets owing to left knee injury recovery.The 7-foot center hasn't suffered any fresh setback or any new issues with his knee. His absence from Sunday’s game is part of a scheduled rest period for the superstar big man, who continues to make steady progress toward reaching peak fitness.Joel Embiid played 25 minutes during the Sixers' 109-108 loss against the Boston Celtics. He scored 20 points on 6 of 13 shooting from the floor, including 1 of 2 from 3-point range, along with six rebounds, three assists and two blocks. After the game, the Sixers superstar remained optimistic about attaining top physical shape."Obviously, we're missing some guys that can help, but as I'm getting back to myself, and tonight, I felt it was also step towards getting there," Embiid said."I was much better defensively than I've been the first couple of games. So, me offering the presence I usually offer in the past, it hasn't been there, and I know it and I'm getting there."Joel Embiid began the season with a 20-minute restriction and gradually saw a bump in his minutes over the last two games. He is averaging 17.3 points and 22.3 minutes per game.How to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets?The Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets game will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The game will tip off at 6 p.m. EST (3 p.m. PT).The Sixers v. Nets game will be telecast live on YES (local) and NBC Sports (local). Live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass, Peacock and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).
