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MIAMI — Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid won't play in Philadelphia's Christmas night game against the Miami Heat, with the 76ers ruling him out because of a sprained right ankle. And Jimmy Butler won't be playing for the Heat either, because of a calf strain. Embiid didn't fly with the Sixers on Sunday to Miami. He got hurt during Friday's win over Toronto. He has been on a tear in December, averaging 40.2 points and 12.6 rebounds on 61% shooting in nine appearances so far this month.
