Joel Embiid Reacts to 76ers’ Game 2 Win Over Celtics
Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers won Game 2 against the Boston Celtics with a score of 111-97, tying their first-round playoff series at one win each. Joel Embiid, the 76ers’ star player recovering from an appendectomy, reacted positively to the win but remains out as he continues his recovery.Key Facts
- In Game 1, the 76ers lost badly to the Celtics, 123-91.
- The 76ers made 19 out of 39 three-point shots in Game 2, while the Celtics made 13 out of 50.
- Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points, and rookie V.J. Edgecombe scored 30 points for the 76ers in Game 2.
- Joel Embiid is recovering from an appendectomy performed on April 9 and is not playing yet.
- Embiid has started strength and conditioning exercises but is not ready for full-contact play.
- Embiid has had injury problems over recent seasons, missing many games despite a successful career with awards and honors.
- The 76ers hope to extend the series to get Embiid back for later games.
- Embiid showed support after the game by posting “LFG” ("Let’s go") on social media.
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