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Joel Embiid's Game 4 stats as 76ers host Celtics in Game 4 of playoffs
TL;DR
Joel Embiid returned to the 76ers for Game 4 against the Celtics after missing three playoff games due to appendix surgery. Despite his efforts, the 76ers trailed 56-38 at halftime, facing a 2-1 deficit in the series.
Key points
- Joel Embiid returned to the 76ers after appendix surgery
- He played in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics
- The 76ers trailed 56-38 at halftime
- Philadelphia is down 2-1 in the playoff series
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Joel Embiid made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers Sunday, April 26 after recovering from appendix surgery that kept him out of the first three games of the NBA playoffs and the Sixers' lone game in the play-in tournament.
Embiid started for the 76ers in Game 4 and played the majority of the first half against the Boston Celtics. He led Philadelphia in scoring after two quarters, though the Boston dominated, leading 56-38 at the half.
The 76ers trail the Boston Celtics 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
Embiid has not been on the court since the 76ers' loss to the San Antonio Spurs on April 6 during the regular season.
Joel Embiid stats
(Stats after two quarters of play)
- Minutes: 18
- Points: 12
- Rebounds: 5
- Assists: 3
- FG: 3-for-10
- 3FG: 0-for-2
- FT: 6-for-8
- Blocks: 1
- Turnovers: 2
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Q&A
What were Joel Embiid's stats in Game 4 against the Celtics?
The specific stats for Joel Embiid in Game 4 are not detailed in the excerpt, but he led the 76ers in scoring after the first half.
Why did Joel Embiid miss the first three games of the playoffs?
Joel Embiid missed the first three games of the playoffs due to recovery from appendix surgery.
What is the current series score between the 76ers and Celtics?
The 76ers currently trail the Boston Celtics 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.