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Joel Embiid Update Adds Twist to Sixers’ Game 1 Injury Report Against Knicks
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Joel Embiid Update Adds Twist to Sixers’ Game 1 Injury Report Against Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers On SI·Jacob Moreno·about 1 month ago
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Joel Embiid is eager to rematch with the New York Knicks. For their fans, the feeling is mutual. The Sixers will travel to Madison Square Garden to play New York in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Monday at 8 p.m., Eastern time. While Embiid will likely suit up, there is a catch. Is Embiid playing? Philadelphia has listed the 2022-23 Most Valuable Player as 'probable' with a right hip contusion. Embiid seemingly sustained this injury during the Sixers’ 109-100 win against the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first round. But the team has yet to provide more information on the matter. Embiid is no stranger to the injury report, of course. Philadelphia labeled him as 'probable' with post-appendectomy surgery recovery ever since he returned for a 128-96 Game 4 loss to Boston on April 26. Yet he played every game and his contributions were invaluable. The seven-time All-Star guided the Sixers’ 3-1 comeback, averaging 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists per game.…

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