
However, Brown is concerned about the hand, just as he’s concerned that the big man is playing too many minutes. Embiid averages 34.9 minutes per game, which is tied for 13th in the league with Chicago Bulls small forward Justin Holiday and Los Angeles Clippers small forward Tobias Harris. “It’s Joel Embiid,” Brown said, “and we all get the importance that represents to our program.” At some point, the coach hopes to give him a game off. The Sixers are discussing a time to do that. On Paper, Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center would be a great time. Cleveland has a league-worst 2-13 record.