Embiid (left knee injury recovery) has been cleared to play in Monday's Game 2 against the Knicks, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Embiid and Tyrese Maxey (illness) will suit up Monday, although coach Nick Nurse noted that Maxey will operate at less than 100 percent while still dealing with symptoms. Embiid logged 37 minutes of action despite briefly exiting Saturday's contest before halftime, so he'll likely be leaned on even if gimpy.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Officially a game-time decision
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Embiid (left knee injury management) is a game-time decision for Monday's Game 2 versus the Knicks, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
Embiid and Tyrese Maxey (illness) will both be game-time calls Monday. Coach Nick Nurse remarked that "availability will be determined after they each go through their pregame workout routine" in advance of a 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Tagged as questionable
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Embiid is questionable for Monday's Game 2 against the Knicks due to left knee injury recovery.
Embiid carrying the designation of "injury recovery," as opposed to a specific aggravation, is a good sign, and returning to the second half of Saturday's contest likely puts him on track for Game 2. That being said, Philadelphia has been unreliable in reporting injuries of late, so Embiid's status will need to be monitored. He declined to speak with media after Saturday's contest, but the big man has returned to action after suffering in-game tweaks twice in the time since his initial return from surgery, so gutting out lingering pain has been the precedent.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Scores 29, overcomes tweaked knee
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Embiid notched 29 points (8-22 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 11-12 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 111-104 loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Embiid exited late in the second quarter of Saturday's contest after lobbing a dunk off the backboard to himself and landing solely on his left leg. He returned after halftime, with Philadelphia battling to take leads late in the third and early in the fourth quarter. Embiid also tweaked his knee April 12 in his fifth game back following meniscus surgery, but he returned to that contest as well. On Saturday, Embiid touched on the still-growing trust in fully utilizing his athleticism, acknowledging that feeling tweaks and dealing with pain will be a natural occurrence down the stretch, but that his knee is structurally sound. Mitchell Robinson is a formidable matchup against a less-explosive Embiid, but Embiid's scoring gravity and defensive anchoring were huge for Philadelphia on Saturday. He finished with a plus-14 net rating during his time on the court, representing a notable margin of victory across 37 minutes
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Starts second half Saturday
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Embiid (knee) started the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Knicks, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reports.
Embiid left Saturday's contest in the second quarter following an awkward fall after throwing an alley-oop to himself. However, the star big man, who was helped off the court after that sequence, started the third quarter, and he's expected to play for as long as he's able to.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Heads to locker room Saturday
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Embiid headed to the locker room during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Knicks with an apparent knee injury, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Embiid made a spectacular play after throwing an alley-oop to himself, but he grabbed his left knee after landing and was helped off the court before going to the locker room. If Embiid can't return, that would mean a significant turn of events for a Sixers team that struggled massively without the star big man. Paul Reed should see more minutes if Embiid is unable to return to the game.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Available to play Saturday
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Embiid (knee) will play Saturday against the Knicks, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Embiid went through his pre-game routine unscathed, and the star big man will be ready to handle his regular workload in the series opener against New York. Embiid has averaged 29.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks across 31.8 minutes per game in six appearances since returning from the knee injury that sidelined him for two months earlier this year.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Will go through pre-game routine
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Coach Nick Nurse said Embiid (knee) will go through his usual pre-game workouts to determine his availability for Saturday's series opener against the Knicks, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Embiid is officially listed as questionable due to injury maintenance on his surgically repaired left knee. However, barring a setback during his pre-game routine, he's expected to be available and handle his regular workload. Embiid has averaged 29.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks across 31.8 minutes per game in the six games since returning to the hardwood.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Officially questionable for Game 1
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Embiid is questionable for Game 1 of the first-round series against the Knicks on Saturday due to left knee injury recovery.
Embiid appeared in five of the final seven regular-season matchups, averaging 30.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 30.6 minutes, after returning from a 29-game absence at the beginning of April. He also posted 23 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and a steal in 38 minutes during Philadelphia's Play-In victory over Miami on Wednesday. Embiid will likely be a regular on the injury report throughout the postseason, but barring a setback or new injury, it'd be surprising if the reigning MVP missed time.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Plays big minutes in Play-In win
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Embiid logged 23 points (6-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 105-104 Play-In Game victory over Miami.
Embiid had a complicated matchup against Bam Adebayo, arguably one of the best defensive centers in the NBA, and even though Embiid's efficiency was subpar, he still led Philadelphia in scoring while coming through with a clutch performance from the charity stripe. Embiid should be in line for a productive first-round series against the Knicks, and even though he only faced them once in the regular season, he delivered a 30-point, 10-rebound, three-block performance on Jan. 5.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Good to go against Miami
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Embiid is available and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the 76ers.
As expected, Embiid has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a left knee injury. The superstar big man tallied 29 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 33 minutes during his only other appearance against Miami this season.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Expected to play Wednesday
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Embiid (knee) remains questionable but is expected to play Wednesday against the Heat, barring a setback during warmups, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Embiid got through the team's morning shootaround without issue, but the 76ers' medical staff would like him to get through his pregame routine before officially clearing him. However, it seems very likely that he'll be out there, so he's a reasonable target in daily fantasy leagues.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Goes through shootaround
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Embiid (knee) participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Embiid logged two straight practices coming into the morning shootaround, but he's still carrying a questionable tag for Wednesday's game against Miami. Despite the questionable designation, it would be a big surprise if Embiid was unable to suit up Wednesday.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Officially questionable
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Embiid (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Heat.
Embiid sat out Sunday's regular-season finale against the Nets due to precautionary reasons but practiced Monday and Tuesday. The 76ers have won eight straight, including five in a row with Embiid back in the lineup, and the reining MVP has looked great in the process, averaging 30.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 30.6 minutes per game.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Gets in another practice
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Embiid (knee) was a full participant at Tuesday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
This was Embiid's second straight practice appearance, so he remains on track to play Wednesday against Miami. His absence in the season finale Sunday was merely a precaution based on previous reports.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Practices Monday
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Embiid (knee) practiced Monday, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
Early Sunday, coach Nick Nurse said Embiid was expected to play in the regular-season finale against the Nets, barring a setback, and then the reigning MVP was ruled out after going through pre-game warmups, sparking pessimistic speculation. However, Nurse clarified before the matinee tipoff that Embiid's absence was considered a precautionary measure, and the big man's return to practice Monday confirms that notion. Embiid will likely still appear on Philadelphia's injury report for Wednesday's Play-In matchup against the Heat, but he's trending in the right direction. The 76ers have won eight straight games, including five consecutive with Embiid in the lineup.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Absence considered precautionary
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Embiid's (knee) absence in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Nets is considered a precautionary measure, and he is expected to be ready for the playoffs, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Coach Nick Nurse indicated earlier Sunday that Embiid was expected to play against the Nets, barring any setbacks. The star big man was later ruled out, but it looks like Philly simply opted to be cautious. The former MVP is expected to be ready for a potential Play-In game or Round 1 matchup, depending on how the seeding ultimately works out.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Ruled out Sunday
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The 76ers have officially ruled Embiid (knee) out of Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Nets, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Head coach Nick Nurse said Sunday that Embiid was expected to play, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com. It is unclear if the star big man suffered some type of setback, or if Philadelphia just opted to err on the side of caution heading into the playoffs. In Embiid's absence, Paul Reed and Mo Bamba figure to see expanded roles at center.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Expected to play Sunday
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Coach Nick Nurse said Embiid (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Nets, barring a setback, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Embiid continues to ramp up following a lengthy surgery-related absence and will likely suit up for the sixth time over Philadelphia's last seven contests. Over his past two appearances, the reigning MVP has compiled 69 points, 24 rebounds, 15 assists, three steals and three blocks while playing 34.0 minutes per game. The 76ers have won all five games Embiid has appeared in since his return and could avoid the Play-In Tournament with another victory Sunday.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Iffy against Brooklyn
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Embiid is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Nets due to left knee injury recovery.
Embiid tweaked his knee in Friday's game versus Orlando and could be held out of Sunday's contest. If the superstar big man is ruled out against Brooklyn, Mo Bamba and Paul Reed are candidates to receive increased playing time.
