Is Joel Embiid playing tonight against Golden State Warriors? Latest injury update for 2023 NBA MVP (Jan. 2) 

Joel Embiid will play in Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He missed Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings with a left foot sprain. However, Embiid hasn't played back-to-backs this season, which seems to be his plan for the foreseeable future.

The 76ers seemingly preferred to play Embiid against Steph Curry and Co. over De'Aaron Fox's crew, as the Warriors were a slightly more difficult matchup than the Kings. However, that decision thus far hasn't boded well, as Philadelphia lost 113-107 to Sacramento after a fourth-quarter meltdown.

The 76ers allowed 15 points in the final three minutes and scored none while committing nine turnovers, spinning the game on its head. Philadelphia would hope to shrug off that loss and return to winning ways with Joel Embiid in the lineup.

He was in tremendous form during December, averaging 26.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.1 steals, shooting 48.4%, including 40.0% from 3 and 89.3% from the free throw line.

Joel Embiid stats vs. Golden State Warriors

Joel Embiid has played nine games against the Golden State Warriors, averaging 25.7 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 4.1 apg and 1.6 spg, shooting 43.6%, including 26.5% from 3. He's been on the winning side four times.

Embiid last played against the Warriors on Jan. 30, 2024, when he re-injured his left knee and was forced out of action for two months. Embiid had 14 points, seven rebounds and two steals in 30 minutes. The 76ers lost that contest 119-107 on the Warriors' home court.

How to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors game?

TNT TruTV and Max will provide national TV coverage of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors game. Meanwhile, NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Bay Area will televise it in local regions. Other interested viewers can watch the clash online via NBA League Pass. The game will begin at 10:00 p.m. ET at the Chase Center.