Durant also missed the opener of the series because of a bruised right knee. Coach Ime Udoka said Durant was injured with about seven minutes left in Game 2 when he was chasing down Luke Kennard, but he did not leave the game.
Despite an increased workload, Joel Embiid will miss Game 3 of the 76ers first-round series against the Celtics as he continues to recover from an appendectomy.
NBAThe Boston Celtics arrived in the City of Brotherly Love tied with the Philadelphia 76ers in their opening-round playoff series, so the potential return of Joel Embiid would theoretically makes this a tense situation for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. The C’s are not glued to the injury report, however. Apparently, it […] The post Celtics not concerned with 76ers’ Joel Embiid possibly returning from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The most historic rivalry in the Eastern Conference takes center stage this Friday, April 24, as the Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics for a pivotal Game 3. After the 76ers stunned the Garden with a 111-97 victory on Tuesday to tie the series 1-1, the battle for supremacy moves to Philadelphia. Despite the continued absence of Joel Embiid, the 76ers have found a new spark, making this a "must-watch" for home-court advantage in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Catch the high-stakes action live ...
NBAJoel Embiid is doubtful, and the Sixers are coming off the success of burning the Celtics’ drop coverage in Game 2. Can Philly stay hot to take a 2-1 lead?
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Joel Embiid has been upgraded to “doubtful” for the Sixers‘ Game 3 against the Celtics on Friday, Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports notes (via Twitter). The Athletic’s Tony Jones writes that Embiid partially participated in Philadelphia’s practice on Thursday, with coach Nick Nurse describing it as slightly more than a walkthrough. “I think we’re going […]
Joel Embiid makes shocking progress in injury return, and is now on track to play against Celtics.
After participating in parts of practice, a return for Joel Embiid is possible in Game 3.
NBAAhead of their respective Game 3s, we got significant injury updates to a trio of stars
NBAUpdated 5 months agoPhiladelphia tied the first-round series 1-1 after stealing a game in Boston on Tuesday.
Joel Embiid, who had an emergency appendectomy two weeks ago, participated in parts of the 76ers' practice Thursday.
Joel Embiid participated in parts of the Sixers' practice on Thursday.
The Philadelphia 76ers got a much-needed boost of hope on Thursday when Joel Embiid continued to get better after his injury. He took part in some of practice while still following his strength and conditioning program. According to reporter Kyle Neubeck, the All-Star center is trending in the right direction. Even though a firm return date hasn’t […] The post 76ers Joel Embiid takes another step toward returning during Celtics playoff series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThe 76ers are saying the right things. The question is when it turns into something real. Coach Nick Nurse offered a hopeful update on Joel Embiid on Thursday, suggesting progress is being made as the Sixers star works his way back from an early-April appendectomy. “He wants to play, and we want him to play,” […] The post Sixers’ Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid: ‘He wants to play, and we want him to play’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.
NBAOn Wednesday, the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder went up 2-0 in the first round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, 120-107. In the process, things got heated between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks. The spark was when SGA pointed and laughed at Brooks after converting on a mid-range jumper with under five minutes […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks make Canadian history in heated Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThe Los Angeles Lakers have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, despite being shorthanded. Now, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are starting the process of ramping up for a return. Reaves is closer to being able to play than Doncic. "The sense around the Lakers is that Austin Reaves is actually the one that's further along than Luka Doncic in their respective rehab processes," ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania said. "I am told Austin Reaves has started one-on-one on-court work. The ...
NBAJayson Tatum and the Celtics take on the 76ers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.
NBAThe Philadelphia 76ers will attempt to avoid falling into a 0-2 hole during their first-round series against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. They will be without star center Joel Embiid for the pivotal Game 2 matchup. Philadelphia ruled Embiid out for Game 2 as he recovers from an April 9 appendectomy. The 76ers announced on […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.