PHILADELPHIA -- 76ers center Joel Embiid missed his third straight game Friday night, a 123-115 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, because of a sprained left foot. He has sat out 23 times this season.

Without a healthy Joel Embiid, the 76ers were never expected to contend for an NBA title. But get taken to the final seconds before narrowly knocking off lowly Washington? Or worse, lose to the eight-win Pelicans only hours after star forward Zion Willamson was suspended one game for breaking team rules?

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Friday.

Ahead of the start of the Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans game, let's take a look at the injury status of star center Joel Embiid.

For the game, they will be without their best player, as 2023 MVP Joel Embiid has been ruled out. Embiid has missed each of the previous two games, so this will be his third straight out of the lineup.

Joel Embiid’s unpredictable presence due to ongoing health issues continues to impact the Philadelphia 76ers. Listed out for Friday's game against New Orleans Pelicans, he has played only 13 of 36 games this season.