INDIANAPOLIS -- The Philadelphia 76ers have had to battle through most of the season without their superstar big man, Joel Embiid, and it has caused them to fall short in a season filled with high expectations.

The Philadelphia 76ers face a challenge as Joel Embiid is questionable for their game against the Indiana Pacers due to a foot injury. His potential absence could impact the team's performance, as the 76ers already struggle with injuries and rank low in key stats.

The news arrived after Embiid missed the previous six games because of a sprained left foot. The seven-time All-Star has only played 13 games this season because of the sprained foot, knee swelling, left knee management, a right sinus fracture, and a three-game suspension.

Indiana held Philadelphia without a basket over the final 3:10 as it extended a six-point lead to 13. Forcing 17 turnovers certainly helped the 76ers. Getting outrebounded 50-32 against a team still improving on the glass did not. Pacers: Travel to Paris for two games against San Antonio, the first on Thursday.

Joel Embiid will miss at least three more games as he continues to recover from another injury to his left knee.

After wrapping up a three-game trip on the road, the Philadelphia 76ers returned to their practice court on Thursday morning to prepare for a Friday night match

The Philadelphia 76ers head into their next game, a home matchup against the mighty Cleveland Cavaliers, eager to end a seven-game losing streak. Stealing a win from the top team in the Eastern Conference would be huge.