76ers' Joel Embiid out at least 3 games with oblique strain

PHILADELPHIA --Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique, the76ers said Saturday.

Embiid was hurt during the 76ers' 124-117 victory overMiamion Thursday night and the 76ers said an MRI exam Saturday revealed the injury.

Embiid did not play in Sunday's 114-98 loss atBoston. He will be evaluated again after the 76ers play back-to-back home games Tuesday and Wednesday.

The star center had 26 points and 11 rebounds Thursday and averaged 29 points in February, tops in the Eastern Conference.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.