Sixers' Joel Embiid details return from appendectomy after Game 4 loss

TL;DR

Joel Embiid returned to play for the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics after recovering from an appendectomy. Despite his return, the Sixers lost 128-96, putting them down 3-1 in the series.

Key points

Joel Embiid returned to play after an appendectomy
The Sixers lost to the Celtics 128-96 in Game 4
Celtics now lead the series 3-1
Embiid's recovery timeline is ahead of schedule
His return is a significant boost for the team

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PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers welcomed Joel Embiid back to the floor on Sunday for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics as they were hoping to welcome him back to the floor in an effort to get back in the series. Instead, the Celtics earned a rather easy 128-96 win and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.

On a positive note, the Sixers getting Embiid back is a big boost for this team. It's amazing he is even able to get on the floor following such a major surgery. When considering the timeline for NBA players in the past who have undergone the procedure, the big fella is way ahead of schedule.

With that being said, it has taken a lot for Embiid to get back on the floor. After the loss to the Celtics, he opened up on his recovery, beginning with how it went down back in early April on the road trip:

Embiid on when he began to feel the problem

"It first started in San Antonio. Stomach started hurting, and I never had stomach pain before, but I thought I ate something bad. They had me try some food from Texas. Since they're from there. So, I thought it was, I guess, a stomach virus or something. So, I start feeling it during the game, and then the next day we have practice. I go to practice, and a good conversation with the team. So, you know, it was pretty bad, but I was gonna take it easy during practice because it was pretty bad.

We had a good conversation with the team about what we need to do. So, I kind of wanted to send a message, and go out there, practice really hard, and by the time I got back to the hotel, yeah, it just kept getting worse and worse and worse. That same night before the game, I didn't want to bother these guys because they were sleeping, but, it got to the point that I couldn't sleep, and I was just up until like, 4 in the morning and I was like ‘Yeah, I need help’. You go to the bathroom. You can't poop. Nothing's coming out. Can't even walk. That's when I had to tell them, I'm like, something is very wrong here. I don't like the hospital. All those MRIs and CT scans, but I got to the point where it was really bad where it was like, ‘Alright, I don't know what a stomach virus is supposed to feel like, but yeah, something else is going on,’ and then that's when we had to go to the hospital, and that's when we found out that was going on."

Q&A

What was the outcome of the Sixers vs Celtics Game 4?

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Boston Celtics 128-96 in Game 4.

How did Joel Embiid perform after his appendectomy?

Joel Embiid returned to the court after his appendectomy, but the team lost the game despite his presence.

What is the significance of Embiid's return for the Sixers?

Embiid's return is significant as it provides a boost to the team, especially following major surgery.

What is the current series standing between the Sixers and Celtics?

The Boston Celtics lead the series 3-1 against the Philadelphia 76ers.