The Philadelphia 76ers were able to pull off a surprising victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semis on Monday night without Joel Embiid.
It’s looking like they won’t have their center and MVP candidate available in Game 2 on Wednesday either.
Embiid will do some work in practice today, but is still listed as “doubtful” for tomorrow, according to Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey.
#Sixers center Joel Embiid will do some skeleton work today. He’s still listed as doubtful for Game 2 vs. the Boston Celtics tomorrow at TD Garden.
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) May 2, 2023
Embiid has been sidelined after injuring his knee in Game 3 of the Sixers’ first-round series win over the Brooklyn Nets. The injury has been described as an LCL sprain.
Without him, guard James Harden exploded for 45 points in Game 1 on Monday. His backcourt mate Tyrese Maxey added 24, with Tobias Harris chipping in 18 and De’Anthony Melton contributing 17 off the bench.
Embiid’s replacement, Paul Reed, tallied a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Game 2 between Philly and Boston is set for 8 p.m. ET Wednesday night on TNT.
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