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76ers' Joel Embiid Limps Off Floor with Injury Scare vs. Celtics

76ers' Joel Embiid Limps Off Floor with Injury Scare vs. Celtics

Summary

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was injured during a playoff game against the Boston Celtics but returned after a brief break and helped lead his team to a comeback win. Despite recent health issues, Embiid scored 33 points in the game, helping the 76ers avoid elimination in the series.

Key Facts

  • Joel Embiid was drafted by the 76ers in 2014 but started playing in 2016-17 due to a foot injury.
  • He has faced many injuries but continues to play at a high level, including a recent emergency appendectomy on April 9.
  • Embiid returned for Game 4 of the playoffs after surgery, scoring 26 points, but the 76ers lost that game.
  • In Game 5 against the Celtics, Embiid was hurt late in the third quarter but only missed about 2.5 minutes.
  • Embiid came back and scored 33 points, with 8 assists and 4 rebounds, leading the 76ers to a 113-97 win.
  • The 76ers are trying to avoid elimination in the playoff series, with Game 6 scheduled in Philadelphia.
  • Embiid said he feels good physically and is focused on winning the next game to extend the series.
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