76ers' Nick Nurse Gives Joel Embiid Update Before Game 3
Summary
Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' star player, missed Game 2 against the New York Knicks due to ankle and hip injuries but participated in the team's shootaround before Game 3. Head coach Nick Nurse said Embiid is improving and plans to try to play in Game 3, though his status was still uncertain shortly before the game.Key Facts
- Joel Embiid played 25 minutes in Game 1 but was injured and did not play in Game 2.
- Embiid has ankle and hip injuries causing increased soreness.
- He missed the start of the playoffs after having an appendectomy.
- Embiid helped lead the 76ers to a comeback win against the Boston Celtics earlier in the postseason.
- Before Game 3, Embiid joined the team's shootaround and was expected to try to play.
- Head coach Nick Nurse said Embiid will get a final check before deciding to play in Game 3.
- Embiid was still listed as "questionable" about an hour before the game started.
- Game 3 was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
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