Joel Embiid is scheduled to miss Friday’s home game against the Bulls for rest.

Embiid has played four straight games, including Wednesday against the Grizzlies. He continues to be restricted to 24 minutes, which the Sixers plan to revisit around Christmas.

Following Friday’s game, the Sixers host the Cavaliers on Sunday and play the Raptors the next night in Toronto. Embiid has not played in back-to-backs yet this season.

Embiid leads the Sixers with 18.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game.