Going into the Game 3 matchup against the New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers have a major Joel Embiid question looming.
Will the star center get a chance to return after missing the latest outing? The team raises some real doubts.
According to the injury report, Joel Embiid is officially listed as questionable. His designations are a right ankle sprain and right hip soreness. Although it’s not listed, it’s worth mentioning that Embiid is just a few weeks removed from an appendectomy.
His status for Game 3 is up in the air, and the Sixers need him now more than ever in Round 2.
Joel Embiid’s Status Remains A Concern
In the first round, Embiid made his playoff debut in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. He managed to play Games 4 through 7, without any minutes restrictions.
Although the 76ers lost the first game that Embiid was back, they fired off three in a row to complete a 1-3 comeback.
The star center remained available for the Sixers during their Game 1 matchup against the Knicks. He played in just 25 minutes of action, which was a result of a blowout loss. Going into Game 2, Embiid was listed as probable. The fact that he was downgraded to out makes his questionable status for Game 3 a bigger question mark.
It’s clear the 76ers have a better winning percentage with Embiid on the court. They’ll need all the help they can get, as they look to avoid falling into a 0-3 hole.
The Sixers and the Knicks are slated for a 7 PM ET tip on Friday, May 8.