Embiid's Playoff Status Uncertain, Sixers Plan Without Him

0:00On April 17th, the big question mark for the playoffs is Joel M.B.'s health as the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Boston Celtics in the first round. The Star Center had emergency surgery for appendicitis on April 6th and has not played since, sitting out the final three regular season games and the team's play in win over the Orlando Magic. That play in victory on Wednesday locked in their spot, but the series tips off Sunday, leaving Philly with uncertainty up front without their former. M.B.P. NBA insider Shams Karnia dropped the latest, saying the sixers are gearing up to battle Boston without ambide, at least to open things. He's just about a week out from surgery, still deep in recovery, and will need rehab time before ramping up. On the bright side, M.B.'s showed up with the team for the first time since the operation during that magic game, signaling some real progress in his. Come back. It all boils down to how fast he heals, but right now, Philly's plotting past the victory even if their big man stays sidelined a bit longer.

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