Sixers-Heat news: Joel Embiid's injury status, playoff scenarios for play-in game


by Inquirer.com

Inquirer.com— 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.

CBS Sports—Joel Embiid's status looms over Heat-76ers play-in game. The Philadelphia 76ers are a much better team with Joel Embiid in the lineup.

Deadspin—Joel Embiid's status looms over Heat-76ers play-in game. 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." ...

Sports Illustrated—Joel Embiid, Sixers’ Final Injury Report Status vs. Miami Heat. This isn't the way the Philadelphia 76ers wanted it, but there's no turning back now. Despite beginning the 2023-2024 NBA season as one of...