Joel Embiid's status looms over Heat-76ers play-in game
by Deadspin
Deadspin— The Philadelphia 76ers are a much better team with Joel Embiid in the lineup. While that's hardly breaking news, there's a noticeable difference in the way the 76ers play when the reigning NBA MVP is on the floor. Now, whether Embiid will be able to suit up on Wednesday in the NBA play-in round against the visiting Miami Heat remains to be seen. "Yeah, hopefully," 76ers coach Nick Nurse said of Embiid's availability, per the Philadelphia Inquirer. "Not sure on anybody, but I'm hopeful." ...
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Inquirer.com—Sixers-Heat news: Joel Embiid's injury status, playoff scenarios for play-in game. If the Sixers win tonight, they'll advance to the NBA playoffs. If they lose, they'll have one more chance to avoid their season ending.
Yahoo Sports—Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid will play in Game 2 of 76ers-Knicks playoff series. Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is listed as questionable for Monday's Game 2 of their NBA playoff series with the New York Knicks.