The primary-round collection between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks hasn’t featured a wholesome Joel Embiid, however that hasn’t stopped the seven-time All-Star from clocking lengthy shifts.
After going by means of a two-month restoration interval following meniscus surgical procedure, Embiid returned with intentions of getting a significant impression on the Sixers’ playoff run, which began with a collection in opposition to the New York Knicks.
Regardless of coping with a number of setbacks at this level, together with a case of Bell’s palsy along with his knee issues, Embiid has averaged 40 minutes on the ground by means of 4 video games, which marks a career-high within the playoffs.
Even whereas battling by means of setbacks, Embiid has produced at a excessive degree for the Sixers. To this point, he’s averaged 35 factors, 9 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block. Sadly, the Sixers have struggled to seek out success as a crew.
Heading into Tuesday’s sport, the Sixers path 1-3. Whereas they’d management for many of Sunday’s Recreation 4 matchup, the Knicks managed to return out on prime in the long run. Now, the Sixers have their backs in opposition to the wall at Madison Sq. Backyard on Tuesday evening.
Main as much as the matchup, the Sixers expectedly listed Embiid as questionable earlier than revealing he’s coping with one other setback. When the crew gathered for a Tuesday morning shootaround session, Embiid was absent as he rested with a migraine.
The Sixers additionally missed the veteran ahead Kelly Oubre, who was below the climate as effectively. With one other participant on the damage report, and one other sickness in play for Embiid, the Sixers are going through fairly a couple of obstacles with their season on the road on Tuesday.
Apr 28, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers middle Joel Embiid (21) looses
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Sixers vs. Knicks Recreation 5 Last Damage Report
Philadelphia 76ers
Robert Covington- OUT
Joel Embiid- AVAILABLE
Kelly Oubre- AVAILABLE
New York Knicks
Julius Randle- OUT
Bojan Bogdanovic- OUT
Jalen Brunson- AVAILABLE
Mitchell Robinson- AVAILABLE
Jericho Sims- AVAILABLE
