The Sixers might begin the playoffs without Joel Embiid.
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s achy left knee may prevent the All-Star from playing in theGeneral manager Elton Brand said Wednesday that Embiid was expected to play in the post-season, but added it was "possible" the 7-foot centre wouldn’t be ready for the first game. Embiid sat out Wednesday’s regular season finale against Chicago, his fifth absence in seven games to close out the season.
Embiid is averaging 27.5 points and 13.6 rebounds but has missed 14 games since the All-Star break due to rest and injury. Philadelphia, the No. 3 seed, will play either Orlando or Brooklyn in the first round of the playoffs.
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