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76ers injury report for Game 1 vs. Knicks features new designation for Joel Embiid
TL;DR
Joel Embiid is listed as 'probable' for Game 1 against the Knicks due to a right hip contusion. This marks a new designation following the 76ers' playoff series win over the Celtics.
Key points
- Joel Embiid is listed as 'probable' for Game 1
- Injury is due to a right hip contusion
- 76ers won their first playoff series against Celtics since 1982
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76ers injury report for Game 1 vs. Knicks features new designation for Joel Embiid originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Joel Embiid willed the Philadelphia 76ers to victory over the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs. For Philly, it was the first playoff series win over Boston since 1982.
The series against the Celtics took a toll on Embiid though, and he enters Game 1 of Philadelphia's second-round matchup with the New York Knicks with a new designation.
Joel Embiid is listed as 'probable' for Game 1 vs. Knicks due to right hip contusion
Embiid is listed as "probable" on the official injury report for the first game of the series against New York due to a right hop contusion that he apparently suffered in Philly's Game 7 win over the Celtics.Ā He also appeared to absorbed a hit to the knee in the game.
Q&A
What is Joel Embiid's injury status for Game 1 against the Knicks?
Joel Embiid is listed as 'probable' for Game 1 due to a right hip contusion.
How did Joel Embiid perform in the playoff series against the Celtics?
Joel Embiid helped the 76ers secure their first playoff series win over the Celtics since 1982.
What does 'probable' mean for Joel Embiid's availability in Game 1?
'Probable' indicates that Joel Embiid has a high likelihood of playing in Game 1 against the Knicks.