Daily News | Sixers’ Joel Embiid (knee) is doubtful to play in Game 1 against the Celtics
Embiid was unavailable to play April 22 in Game 4 when the Sixers closed out the opening-round series in a sweep. The Sixers were off Sunday and Monday. On Tuesday, Embiid watched film with his teammates. Then he did some light shooting on the side during Wednesday’s practice. He was evaluated by the doctor Thursday, and the team had off Friday.Embiid averaged 28.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.7 blocks in 22 career games against the Celtics. In this season’s four meetings vs.
But his Game 4 performance was good for his confidence. Reed said he knows that he can step in a provide valuable minutes for the Sixers. “Now, I feel like I can go into the next series and give us another boost if Jo is not playing,” Reed said. “I’m confident that I can come in and give us a lot of energy, and help us win.”
This isn’t the first time Embiid has missed time in the playoffs. Of the Sixers’ six consecutive postseason appearances, Embiid was only healthy in 2020 — and that was in the bubble when teams had a four-month hiatus.
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