The Philadelphia 76ers have confirmed another Joel Embiid fitness blow, as he continues to struggle with his knee.

Joel Embiid’s knee issues have sidelined him again, leaving the struggling Sixers to fight for wins and keep playoff hopes alive.

Despite being without Joel Embiid, who is dealing with swelling in his left knee, the 76ers managed to end a five-game losing streak against the Nets behind another outstanding performance from self-proclaimed "rookie of the year" Jared McCain.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a much-needed win over the Brooklyn Nets at home.

While Paul George is sidelined again, can Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey being back together snap the Sixers' losing streak?

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Paul George for at least two games due to a bone bruise in his left knee.

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George will miss at least the next two games after an MRI showed no structural damage in his left knee, the team said. He'll be re-evaluated Monday. George hyperextended the knee early in the second half of Wednesday night's 117-111 road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies and did not return.