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Sixers' Joel Embiid will sit against Atlanta Hawks with sore left ankle, JJ Redick to return

The 76ers center suffered his injury during Wednesday’s setback to the Washington Wizards, but remained in the game.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) talks with referee Zach Zarba (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) talks with referee Zach Zarba (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Read moreNick Wass / AP

Joel Embiid missed Friday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Wells Fargo Center with a sore left ankle.

The 76ers center suffered his injury during Wednesday’s setback to the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena. He remained in the game, finishing with game highs of 35 points, 14 rebounds and three blocked shots. Embiid tested the ankle before Friday’s game and was ruled out 22 minutes before the start of the 7 p.m. matchup. Mike Muscala will start in his place.

Meanwhile, shooting guard JJ Redick will return to action after missing the past two games with lower-back tightness.

Embiid is averaging 26.9 points, 13.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks this season. Redick averages a career-best 18.3 points to go with 2.8 assists.