PREVIEW | Tolima vs Coquimbo Unido: team news, lineups, predictions (Libertadores 29/04)
Get ready for Tolima vs Coquimbo Unido in the Libertadores on April 29!
Joel Embiid is set to return to the Sixers lineup tonight against the Celtics after missing time due to an emergency appendectomy. The Sixers are currently trailing the Celtics 2-1 in their playoff series.
We knew he was getting close. And once again, he took us down to the wire.
Joel Embiid has been out of the Sixers lineup since undergoing an emergency appendectomy April 9. The Sixers are battling the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, where the Celtics enjoy a 2-1 lead over their rivals.
Injuries have plagued the Sixers for the better part of a decade, and Embiid has been one of the biggest problems, suffering freak injuries every year.
Embiid, listed as doubtful for tonight in Game 4 of the Sixers vs. Celtics series, is playing. This marks the first time he'll play since undergoing surgery April 9.
Embiid took part in the shootaround and did the same in the pregame warmups, when he decided he was going to give it a go.
Not only will Embiid provide a lot on the court, his presence will give the team a huge boost.
Kelly Oubre Jr. is also in danger of missing tonight's game. He's listed as questionable with right adductor soreness.
The Sixers play the Celtics in Game 4 of their first-round NBA Playoff matchup on April 26.
The game will be played at 7 p.m.
The game will air on NBC.
The game will stream on Peacock.
Yes, Joel Embiid will return to play against the Celtics tonight.
Joel Embiid missed games due to an emergency appendectomy he underwent on April 9.
The Celtics currently lead the playoff series against the Sixers 2-1.
Get ready for Tolima vs Coquimbo Unido in the Libertadores on April 29!

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The Celtics are favored by 7.5. The over/under is 213.5
The Sixers are taking it right to the Celtics, but without Embiid, they don't have the firepower. The Celtics are better. Prediction: Celtics 110, Sixers 101
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Joel Embiid minutes restriction as he returns to play Celtics