[Pompey] #Sixers center Joel Embiid will return tonight to face the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal, barring any unexpected setbacks, according to sources.
#Sixers center Joel Embiid will return tonight to face the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal, barring any unexpected setbacks, according to sources.
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) May 3, 2023
by DanM142
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https://twitter.com/Ky_Carlin/status/1653890899099672579
[Carlin]
>Doc Rivers says he hopes Joel Embiid will play today. He says he’s working out right now with the expectation he’ll play. #Sixers
>Doc Rivers says the hope is that Joel Embiid will play his normal rotational minutes tonight. He said if he’s playing in shorter, quicker bursts, it’s because he needs to, not because that’s what the 76ers want to do.
>Doc Rivers isn’t sure if Joel Embiid will wear a brace when he does return. He’s seen him have it on and he’s also seen him without it. So it’s up in the air. #Sixers
https://twitter.com/SixersAdam/status/1653892114055417858
[Aaronson]
>Doc Rivers says the team has two plans for how to run their substitution patterns assuming Embiid plays, and will pick one based on how Embiid feels once the game begins — Embiid typically plays a few pretty lengthy stretches, but could see more frequent brief ones tonight
Be safe big fella. FTC
Fully erect.
Shams literally said the same thing 8 hours ago
if he’s back hope he’s in a full suit of armor
#BackInTheLineupFlow
https://i.redd.it/ztsd14x6iqxa1.gif
Our boy is back :’)
i’ve never been so happy and so scared at the same time.
HORNYS BACK ON THE MENU BOYS
Fuck the Celtics.
#CopyingShamsFlow
Lets go big fella, I’m ready for it
The big fella!!!
Fuck please be okay. I do like the idea that we bring him back in G2 so that even if G2 goes the Celtics’ way (which is just how G2 works) then he at least isn’t as rusty for G3.
But I mean if we keep them out of the paint as much, it could be a game changer. I just worry about the matchup with Horford.
My first thought is his safety…My 2nd thought is how fucking insane it would be for him to have an incredible game, coming back from injury the day after he won MVP. I mean come on. Safety first though, it’s a marathon not a sprint.
Where all the miserable fans at that said he was done for the series?