This is a lost season for Philadelphia. But if things fall into place, it can be a one-off, a blip, an anomaly. Just look at Memphis.

Embiid is being shut down because of a left knee injury, the 76ers announced Friday. The 2022-23 NBA MVP played in only 19 games this season.

Joel Embiid will continue to look for a solution to his left knee injury. What does it mean for the Philadelphia 76ers' draft and free agency plans?

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Brunson is averaging 27.1 points per game in February and should be a prime force again in a matchup of seemingly equal opponents, who are both just a notch below the very best in the league. He is averaging 27.0 points per game on the road. If Towns is out or limited, he will have to carry an ever bigger offensive load.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions and best bets for Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks on Friday