Embiid drawing criticism for sitting out 76ers’ opener as part of health plan to reach the playoffs [Video]

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers have a new rallying cry for Joel Embiid this season: Trust the plan.

Embiid’s absence from the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener against Milwaukee is simply part of the team’s plan to keep the two-time NBA scoring champion on track for a healthy season — and maybe, for the first time in his career, the playoffs.

Embiid was ruled out against Milwaukee as part of what the Sixers call left knee management. Now, the 7-footer seems poised to sit out road games Friday at Toronto and Sunday at Indiana, a decision that opened Embiid and the team to criticism.

Paul Georgewas scratched from his debut with the Sixers. The five-time All-NBA selection left the Clippers and signed a four-year, $212 …