Monday night's absence from Sixers-Trail Blazers marked the first time Joel Embiid missed a game that was not part of a back-to-back since Dec. 28.

The Sixers were steamrolled by the Knicks on Wednesday night in their final game before the NBA All-Star break. They fell to a 138-89 loss at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will enter the break at 30-24 overall.

Joel Embiid is out tonight against the Knicks due to right knee injury management, sources told ESPN. Embiid reported some soreness in his knee after the Suns win Saturday. The soreness has decreased,

The Sixers will host the Knicks on Wednesday without the help of Joel Embiid, who will miss his second straight game after reporting knee soreness.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is on the injury report for Wednesday night's game vs the New York Knicks.