Joel Embiid (knee) on track to return Wednesday for 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is on track to return Wednesday in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.
What It Means:
Embiid is listed as doubtful on the most recent injury report, but it looks like he will return from a two-game absence after being named the 2023 NBA MVP on Tuesday night. Paul Reed will presumably move back to the bench and lose most of his minutes. There will also be fewer scoring opportunities for Tyrese Maxey and James Harden.
numberFire's models project Embiid for 31.6 minutes and 43.6 FanDuel points in Game 2, second-most among players. He has a $16,500 salary on the single-game slate. Embiid averaged 60.5 FanDuel points in four games against the Celtics in the regular season.
Recent NBA Player News
- Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson (hip) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Grayson Allen (ankle) questionable for Suns in Tuesday's Game 2 April 22nd, 2024
Recent Philadelphia 76ers Player News
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Tyrese Maxey (illness) uncertain for 76ers Monday in Game 2 April 22nd, 2024
- Joel Embiid (injury recovery) questionable for 76ers in Game 2 Monday April 21st, 2024
- Philadelphia's Joel Embiid (injury recovery) available for Saturday's Game 1 contest April 20th, 2024
- 76ers list Joel Embiid (injury recovery) as questionable on Saturday April 19th, 2024
