Joel Embiid, Sixers’ Final Injury Report Status for Game 5 vs. Knicks

The primary-round sequence between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks hasn’t featured a wholesome Joel Embiid, however that hasn’t stopped the seven-time All-Star from clocking lengthy shifts.

After going via a two-month restoration interval following meniscus surgical procedure, Embiid returned with intentions of getting a serious affect on the Sixers’ playoff run, which began with a sequence towards the New York Knicks.

Regardless of coping with a number of setbacks at this level, together with a case of Bell’s palsy along with his knee issues, Embiid has averaged 40 minutes on the ground via 4 video games, which marks a career-high within the playoffs.

Even whereas battling via setbacks, Embiid has produced at a excessive stage for the Sixers. Thus far, he’s averaged 35 factors, 9 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block. Sadly, the Sixers have struggled to seek out success as a crew.

Heading into Tuesday’s recreation, the Sixers path 1-3. Whereas that they had management for many of Sunday’s Recreation 4 matchup, the Knicks managed to come back out on high in the long run. Now, the Sixers have their backs towards the wall at Madison Sq. Backyard on Tuesday evening.

Main as much as the matchup, the Sixers expectedly listed Embiid as questionable earlier than revealing he’s coping with one other setback. When the crew gathered for a Tuesday morning shootaround session, Embiid was absent as he rested with a migraine.

The Sixers additionally missed the veteran ahead Kelly Oubre, who was beneath the climate as effectively. With one other participant on the harm report, and one other sickness in play for Embiid, the Sixers are dealing with fairly just a few obstacles with their season on the road on Tuesday.