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76ers' Joel Embiid: Will play Monday

Embiid will play Monday against the Nuggets, but sit out Tuesday against the Grizzlies, Jessica Camerato of CSN Philadelphia reports.

Analysis:

Though the 76ers announced last week that Embiid's playing-time restriction would be bumped up to 28 minutes, he'll still be subjected to rest during one half of back-to-back sets until further notice. After resting in Saturday's loss to the Celtics, Embiid should start Monday as he usually does before taking a maintenance day in the second half of the back-to-back set Tuesday. Jahlil Okafor (illness), who is questionable to be available off the bench Monday, will presumably start at center Tuesday if health prevails.

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