BOSTON — Joel Embiid will miss the 76ers’ next three games with a right oblique strain, the team announced Saturday evening. Embiid will be out for Sunday’s nationally televised game at the Boston Celtics,

The team announced Saturday that an MRI revealed the strain.

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid has dealt with a lot of criticism during his time in the league. He has had to battle through a ton of injuries and has had to work his tail off in order to be there for his team on a nightly basis.

The Philadelphia 76ers say that Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique

Gina Mizell: Howdy from Sixers shootaround, where I just asked Andre Drummond about Joel Embiid sustaining another injury (oblique strain this time) “I want to wrap him in a bubble sheet and give him a hug, man. I just feel like he can’t get a break.”

Joel Embiid played through pain in his midsection for most of his 31-plus minutes in the Sixers' win over Miami on Thursday. Two nights of sleep later, how is he doing?

Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson's 76ers franchise record for 3-pointers, finishing with five 3s and 28 points in Philadelphia's 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat.

The Eastern Conference doesn’t have an outright powerhouse. The Detroit Pistons and Celtics carry the best records.