Philadelphia 76ers coach expressed optimism on Wednesday regarding the return of NBA MVP Joel Embiid to the court before the postseason. The coach mentioned a 'good likelihood' of Embiid making a comeback before the playoffs during a pre-game press conference.
Embiid, who has been sidelined due to a meniscus injury since January 30, has missed 27 games so far. The injury required surgery on February 6, and the Sixers have struggled in his absence, posting a 10-16 record in games played without him.
Recent updates from the team confirmed that Embiid has started on-court activities as part of his recovery process. However, the team has been vague about the specifics of his training regimen and timeline for return.
The coach mentioned that despite not having a set timeline, he believes Embiid is making progress each day. He emphasized that the focus is on ensuring Embiid's strength, confidence, fitness, and readiness for a potential return to action.
When asked about the nature of Embiid's on-court work and whether it involved scrimmages with the team's G-League players, the coach remained tight-lipped, stating that Embiid is 'on the court' and updates will be provided when a return date is determined.
With nine games left in the regular season after Wednesday's matchup, the Philadelphia 76ers currently hold the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The team is eagerly anticipating the return of their star player to boost their playoff aspirations.
Embiid's impressive season averages of 35.3 points and 11.5 rebounds highlight his importance to the Sixers, making his return a crucial factor in their postseason ambitions.
As the team continues to monitor Embiid's progress and recovery, fans and analysts alike are eagerly awaiting further updates on his potential return to action in the coming weeks.
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