The Philadelphia 76ers will be missing star player Joel Embiid for Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. The team has confirmed that he will not be playing due to a sprained LCL in his right knee. However, there is hope that Embiid could make a return for Game 2, which is scheduled for Wednesday. Sources suggest it is possible that he will be back in action.
Embiid has been a key player for the 76ers this season, averaging 26.7 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. His absence will be felt by the team in their first playoff game, but the team will have to adjust and find a way to compensate for his talent on the court. There is no doubt that the 76ers will miss their top scorer, but they will have to rely on their other talented players to step up and take on his role in the upcoming game.
It remains to be seen just how long Embiid will be out for, but the fact that there is hope for him to return as soon as Game 2 is promising. However, the team will have to be careful with his injury and not rush his return to the court. The 76ers will need Embiid to be healthy and playing his best if they want to succeed in the playoffs, so it is important for them to take a cautious approach with his injury and to give him time to properly recover.
