Practice will determine Embiid’s G1 availability

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The Philadelphia 76ers will wait until after practice Friday to determine whether Joel Embiid will play in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday (2:30 p.m. ET).

The 76ers said in a medical update that Embiid, who is dealing with left knee soreness, will be a partial participant in Friday’s practice.

Embiid acknowledged Friday that he has been experiencing increasing pain in his left knee and the situation is “extremely frustrating.” He said his availability will be based on how he can manage the pain in his knee.

“I just gotta keep [working] and see how I feel every day, and you never know what’s gonna happen,” he said.

On Wednesday, general manager Elton Brand said Embiid was expected to play in the postseason but added it was “possible” the 7-foot center wouldn’t be ready for Game 1. Embiid sat out Wednesday’s regular-season finale against Chicago, his fifth absence in seven games to close out the season.

The 76ers have until 5 p.m. ET to report Embiid’s availability to the NBA.

Embiid is averaging 27.5 points and 13.6 rebounds per game but has missed 14 games since the All-Star break due to rest and injury.



Source : ESPN