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76ers star Joel Embiid cleared to return in Game 4 vs. Celtics weeks after emergency appendectomy
TL;DR
Joel Embiid has been cleared to play in Game 4 against the Celtics after recovering from an emergency appendectomy. This marks his return to the Philadelphia 76ers less than a month after surgery.
Key points
- Joel Embiid cleared to play in Game 4
- Underwent emergency appendectomy earlier this month
- Returning against the Boston Celtics
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Joel Embiid will play against the Celtics on Sunday night after being diagnosed with appendicitis earlier this month. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
(Emilee Chinn via Getty Images)
Joel Embiid is back.
The Philadelphia 76ers star was cleared to return for the team’s Game 4 matchup with the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, less than a month after he underwent an emergency appendectomy.
Embiid has been working on his comeback so far in the playoffs, and began a strength and conditioning program last week. He was listed as “doubtful” ahead of Friday’s 108-100 loss to the Celtics, and did not play.
Q&A
When will Joel Embiid return to play for the 76ers?
Joel Embiid will return to play in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.
What injury did Joel Embiid have that required surgery?
Joel Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy due to appendicitis earlier this month.
How long was Joel Embiid out after his appendectomy?
Joel Embiid was out for less than a month following his emergency appendectomy.
