Joel Embiid is set to return to action for the Philadelphia 76ers as he's listed as probable for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. The good news came in an updated injury report, which has dropped his right ankle sprain from consideration after what had been a nagging issue over the past few games.
In fact, Embiid's availability is a significant boost for the team, as he's been playing with reduced minutes and a limited role since the injury began. However, his recent performances suggest that he's starting to gain momentum again. He played in four of the Sixers' last five games, including a stretch where he logged 38 and 35 minutes in back-to-back contests.
The absence of Embiid has been felt by the team, particularly with Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford also dealing with injuries that have kept them out of practice and reduced their effectiveness when they have returned to training. However, it seems that both players are edging closer to returns, which will provide a much-needed injection of depth and talent for the 76ers.
For Embiid's part, playing in New York would be his first game this season where he'd be logging three consecutive games over a five-day span, so we'll need to see how his body holds up against the increased workload. But with his ankle no longer listed as an injury concern, it seems likely that he'll be able to contribute more meaningfully in the coming days.
In fact, Embiid's availability is a significant boost for the team, as he's been playing with reduced minutes and a limited role since the injury began. However, his recent performances suggest that he's starting to gain momentum again. He played in four of the Sixers' last five games, including a stretch where he logged 38 and 35 minutes in back-to-back contests.
The absence of Embiid has been felt by the team, particularly with Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford also dealing with injuries that have kept them out of practice and reduced their effectiveness when they have returned to training. However, it seems that both players are edging closer to returns, which will provide a much-needed injection of depth and talent for the 76ers.
For Embiid's part, playing in New York would be his first game this season where he'd be logging three consecutive games over a five-day span, so we'll need to see how his body holds up against the increased workload. But with his ankle no longer listed as an injury concern, it seems likely that he'll be able to contribute more meaningfully in the coming days.
I'm stoked for Joel Embiid's return, but let's keep an eye on those minutes. He's been putting in a lot of work and it's awesome to see him getting back into his groove 
. The team really needs him now that Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford are almost ready to come back. It'll be interesting to see how the coaches balance things out, though - we don't want Embiid to burn out mid-season 
. Fingers crossed he can stay healthy and help lead the 76ers to a strong finish 
it's been a while since he's played with any kinda consistency & i'm not sure how his body's gonna handle goin in hard after that ankle sprain 
still, it's always fun to watch him dominate on the court 
️ kelly ouvre jr. & trendon watford are closin in, too 
! his performances lately have been super encouraging and it's awesome to see him getting back into a groove. the 76ers were definitely feeling his absence but now they've got a much-needed boost with Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford also coming back from injuries 
! as for Joel, i'm curious to see how he holds up playing three consecutive games in a row - fingers crossed he doesn't overdo it 
- Joel Embiid is finally getting back on track for the 76ers! his comeback is like a fresh new season of Stranger Things, full of excitement and possibility. but seriously though, it's huge for Philly that their star big man is healthy again. they've been struggling without him and it's been clear that Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford aren't the same guys when they're not 100%. so let's see if Embiid can keep his momentum going and lead the Sixers to a playoff run 
, gotta see how their return affects the team's overall performance 
"The biggest risk is not taking any risk." - Mark Zuckerberg 
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And can you believe Kelly Oubre Jr. is almost back too? 
. Back in my day, we used to watch him run up and down the floor, throw down dunks like they were going outta style 
. I'm hyped for the game against the Knicks, it's gonna be a battle royale! 
. its gonna be another low-key game for them. embiid might get some easy buckets but the rest of his team is still gonna struggle without a proper supporting cast 
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! The 76ers have been missing him so much, especially with Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford out. They were bringing some nice depth to the team but now it's gonna get even tougher to beat the Knicks 
, always breaking back from injuries and dominating on the court 
, the 76ers need him big time, especially with Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford dealing with their own issues 
. But with Kelly Oubre Jr and Trendon Watford getting closer to returning, this team is gonna be UNSTOPPABLE 
! Bring on Saturday! 