Joel Embiid, Game 3 and Celtics
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Joel Embiid’s injury situation comes into focus as the 76ers receive a surprise update ahead of Game 2 vs the Celtics.
Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Boston Celtics in Game 3 on Friday.
Joel Embiid participated in parts of Thursday’s 76ers practice, the team said, as he continues to recover from an April 9 appendectomy during his team’s first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics.
In case you need reminding, go ahead and rewatch Sunday’s game to see how much the Sixers miss Joel Embiid when he’s out. The team looked hopeless without the big fella, getting crushed by the Boston Celtics 123-91 in Game 1 Sunday.
As the Philadelphia 76ers move forward with their Round 1 series with the Boston Celtics, they will have to continue to fight without Joel Embiid. The big fella underwent an appendectomy on April 9 and has been sidelined since as he recovers from the major surgery.