Celtics, Joel Embiid and Philadelphia 76ers
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Embiid had an appendectomy less than three weeks ago. You wouldn't have known it by his 33-point effort in Philly's Game 5 win over Boston.
Embiid returned to 'Process' form only 19 days after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. His 33 points and eight assists helped staved off elimination to send the series back to Philly.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and dished eight assists to lead the Sixers to a comeback victory over the Boston Celtics to stay alive and send the series back to Philadelphia.
Joel Embiid delivered a dominant Game 5 performance to silence his critics and keep the 76ers alive in the series.
Another injury has unfortunately struck Cameroonian-born big man Joel Embiid as he bumped knees with Jaylen Brown during a play.
Plus a look at the still unwritten rules of basketball that have once again been brought up by the Wolves and Nuggets.
Across his 11-year career, Joel Embiid has become the highest-paid Philadelphia 76er in franchise history. He has earned more than $320 million and has served as the franchise's focal point for years.