Sixers take one other harm hit with KJ Martin (left foot) sidelined initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Philadelphia
The Sixers have taken one more harm hit.
KJ Martin underwent an MRI on Tuesday morning that exposed a stress response in his left foot, a staff official stated. The 23-year-old ahead is out and can be re-evaluated in roughly two weeks.
Martin exited the Sixers’ win over the Spurs on Monday night time with an harm the staff known as “left foot soreness” on the time.
He’s began the previous 4 video games and been a key piece of the Sixers’ rotation for the final 13. Throughout that stretch, the ultra-athletic Martin has averaged 8.2 factors and three.8 rebounds whereas taking part in his half in a much-improved Sixers protection. He’s additionally been a tad extra prepared to take open three-pointers and usually supplied environment friendly, wise, bodily play. Over the past month, Martin has shot 61.4 p.c from the sphere, 37.5 p.c from three-point vary and 86.7 p.c on the foul line.
Martin’s stated that he feels he matches “completely” subsequent to Sixers stars Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid.
“I play off different guys, so it’s straightforward for me to play off three guys that clearly, all the eye’s going to be on them,” he stated on Dec. 11. “I simply attempt to get them open, or attempt to keep within the dunker (spot) or the corners and get out of their approach, type of allow them to function. At any time when I’ve open pictures, take them. If not, reduce to the basket or end on the rim.”
Caleb Martin, Guerschon Yabusele and Ricky Council IV are among the many gamers who could tackle facets of Martin’s position.
Yabusele was wanted at heart in Monday’s second half with Joel Embiid ejected and Andre Drummond (left massive toe contusion) out, however he’s a pure energy ahead. Caleb Martin had a pleasant night time in his second recreation since coming back from a proper shoulder harm, chipping in 12 factors and grabbing 4 offensive rebounds.
