Although neither of the Sixers’ superstars had a spectacular game, the team was on the offensive and pushing for a sweep. James Harden and Joel Embiid have yet to have big games. But their squad is 3-0 against the NBA Eastern Conference’s sixth-seeded team.
When Joel Embiid was unavailable, the Philadelphia 76ers were still able to compete. Without him, they have an 11-5 record, which includes victories over the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, and Brooklyn Nets.
But defeating the Nets on Saturday will be totally another story. Brooklyn will exert every ounce of effort to extend their season. The Nets will be more than confident in their chances of success even without perhaps the most dominant player in the NBA this season. Also Read: Trae Young Scores 32 Points as the Hawks Defeat the Celtics 130-122 to Get Within 2-1
Concerns exist regarding Embiid’s ability to play in Game 4 and end the series in Brooklyn on Saturday. Will he enter the field to bid the Nets farewell? Or will he wait for his teammates to do so in order to avoid taking a chance on a potential injury? We’ll see.
Is Joel Embiid Playing Against Brooklyn Nets?
Joel Embiid will not play in Game 4 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ series against the Brooklyn Nets. If they defeat the Nets on Saturday, Philly could sweep them.
In Game 3, Joel Embiid appeared injury-free and finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal. Embiid contributed to the 76ers’ 102-97 victory with a game-high 38 minutes of play and a key block against Spencer Dinwiddie.
The last time Joel Embiid missed an NBA game because of an injury was on Mar. 27, when the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic were the opponents. After playing through the pain in his previous three games. He decided to sit out owing to a sore right calf. Also Read: NBA: Toronto Raptors fire Nick Nurse as head coach
Since the 76ers have already clinched the third seed, they held him out of their last two regular-season contests. For the playoffs, Philly wanted to keep him rested and healthy.
If the Philadelphia 76ers don’t finish the sweep on Saturday, they are hoping he will be available for Game 5.
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