With Joel Embiid (proper knee sprain) dominated out for Recreation 4 vs. Brooklyn, how does the outlook change for the 76ers — within the collection and total?
Philadelphia celebrity Joel Embiid has formally been dominated out for Saturday’s Recreation 4 (1 ET, TNT) in opposition to Brooklyn with a sprained knee. The 76ers added the All-Star heart to the harm report Friday night time after he was visibly limping throughout Philadelphia’s 102-97 victory in Recreation 3.
The NBA’s main scorer within the common season blocked a shot to guard a two-point lead with 8.8 seconds left in Thursday’s win and stated after the sport that he was okay. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that there’s “optimism” that Embiid may return as quickly as early subsequent week.
The 76ers command a 3-0 collection lead and may sweep Brooklyn with a win on Saturday.
Embiid, a two-time NBA scoring champion, has been hit by accidents within the playoffs most of his profession. He suffered a torn ligament in his proper thumb and an orbital fracture final yr within the playoffs. He’s missed different postseason video games with knee accidents and sickness.
Kawhi Leonard has been dominated out for Recreation 4 in opposition to the Suns, leaving the Clippers once more with out celebrity help of their playoff collection with Phoenix.
In the meantime, Clippers franchise participant Kawhi Leonard has formally been dominated out for Recreation 4 in opposition to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday (3:30 ET, TNT). This marks the second consecutive playoff recreation Leonard has missed with a sprained knee.
Leonard appeared in peak kind within the first two video games of the Clippers’ first-round collection with Phoenix, scoring 38 and 31 factors, respectively. LA misplaced Recreation 3 with out Leonard, 129-124, and now trails Phoenix 2-1.
He was averaging 34.5 factors, 6.5 rebounds and 6 assists within the first two video games in opposition to the Suns.
With Recreation 5 on Tuesday, it’s attainable Leonard may return in Phoenix after having per week’s relaxation.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
