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Guard Says Celtics 'Havenât Even Game-Planned' For Joel Embiid Playing In Playoff Series
TL;DR
Celtics guard states the team hasn't prepared for Joel Embiid's potential participation in the playoff series against the 76ers. Embiid is currently listed as doubtful for Game 3.
Key points
- Celtics guard mentions no game plan for Joel Embiid
- Embiid is doubtful for Game 3 against the Celtics
- Celtics do not expect Embiid to play
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Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is listed as doubtful for the team's Eastern Conference first-round Game 3 vs. the Boston Celtics on Friday night.
It doesn't sound like the Celtics expect him to suit up for the contest.
"Payton Pritchard on Joel Embiid, whoâs doubtful for Game 3 tonight, potentially playing in this series: 'If he plays, he plays, weâll figure that out, but itâs not like weâre sitting here worried if heâs playing or not.'" Celtics reporter Bobby Krivitsky posted on Bluesky.
"We havenât even game-planned for him yet. So weâre focused on who weâre playing," Pritchard added, according to a report by MassLive.com's Souichi Terada.
Q&A
Why haven't the Celtics game-planned for Joel Embiid in the playoffs?
The Celtics guard indicated that the team does not expect Embiid to play, leading to a lack of preparation.
What is Joel Embiid's status for Game 3 against the Celtics?
Joel Embiid is currently listed as doubtful for the Eastern Conference first-round Game 3.
How might Joel Embiid's absence affect the Celtics in the playoffs?
If Embiid does not play, it could significantly impact the Celtics' strategy and chances in the playoff series.
