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Joel Embiid is sidelined with appendicitis, raising concerns as Doc Rivers notes this is a recurring issue during playoff seasons. Rivers emphasized that Embiid's late-season injuries are not his fault.
Adam Aaronson: Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid’s appendicitis: “It’s this time of year, right?” Rivers mentioned never having Embiid healthy in the playoffs and said none of Embiid’s late-season ailments haven’t been his fault. “Appendicitis. I mean, you can't make it up. You really can't.”
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Joel Embiid's appendicitis could significantly affect his availability and performance in the playoffs, as he has struggled with injuries during this time in previous seasons.
Doc Rivers has expressed frustration over Embiid's recurring health issues during the playoffs, stating that he has never had a fully healthy Embiid when it matters most.

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