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Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid doubtful for Game 1 of East semis series vs. Boston Celtics

With a total of 11 days between series evidently not being enough for Embiid to recover, the Cameroonian center will likely need further rest.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics: How to watch, broadcast, lineups (Game 1)

The Sixers will likely be without one of their most important players as Joel Embiid recovers from a sprained knee, but will that cause the Celtics to take Philly too lightly?

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Best of Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the 2022-23 NBA regular season

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers have played one another a total of four times in the 2022-23 NBA regular season, with the Celtics coming away with a win in three of those four meetings.

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Joel Embiid knee re-evaluation hints at Game 1 absence vs. Boston Celtics in ECSF

The Celtics would be heavily favored in any series without Embiid, and in any games without him in a series they are already slightly favored to advance from.

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Doc Rivers Says Joel Embiid Is Doubtful for 76ers vs. Celtics Game 1

Philadelphia could be without its star center in the opening game of its semifinal series.

Sports Illustrated

Full Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers Eastern Conference semifinals schedule released

Game 1 tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on May 1.

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Celtics Lab 185: Boston (finally!) advances to face Philly; what we need to know with Ky Carlin

Will Embiid be ready? And for that matter, will a Celtics team that struggled against Atlanta be prepared for a steep step up in competition?

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Immigration Should Be as Easy for Everyone As It Is for NBA Players

How many incredible would-be immigrants are being kept out unfairly?

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Celtics put the Hawks to bed, advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals with 128-120 Game 6 win

The Celtics advance to face Joel Embiid and the Sixers after securing a tight 128-120 Game 6 victory in Atlanta.

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Celtics could face an Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers to start second round if they advance

Depending on how his midweek knee sprain re-evaluation goes, the MVP candidate could miss a game or two of his second-round series.

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Jimmy Butler Backs Embiid for MVP After Outplaying Giannis in Game 4

The Heat star took a moment to endorse the 76ers big man following his MVP-esque performance against Milwaukee.

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Dear NBA players: Stop hitting opposing groins in the playoffs

Let's keep it above the belt here.

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Could Joel Embiid be out injured at the start of the next round?

It would not be an auspicious start if the Celtics advance.

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Marcus Hayes: Tobias Harris was worth every penny in Sixers sweep

NEW YORK — There have been times over the past five years when the hate for Tobias Harris in Philly has been palpable. He’s overpaid. He misses big shots. He’s not That Guy.

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Boston Herald

Celtics continue to emphasize rebounding after ‘lack of effort’ in Game 3

ATLANTA — Before Robert Williams walked over to meet reporters at the Celtics’ team hotel on Saturday, coach Joe Mazzulla apparently had a quick message for him.

The Independent UK

76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win

Tobias Harris had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-88

Sports Illustrated

Tobias Harris Shares Hilarious Message for Injured Joel Embiid After 76ers Sweep Nets

The veteran forward didn’t beat around the bush when asked what he wanted to say to his superstar teammate.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Doc Rivers unsure how much time Joel Embiid will miss with knee sprain

NEW YORK — Joel Embiid’s right knee was sore — and already swelling — following the 76ers’ Game 3 win over the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night, coach Doc Rivers said.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers top Nets, 96-88, without Joel Embiid to sweep first-round series

NEW YORK — Another Tobias Harris corner 3-pointer went splash, prompting coach Doc Rivers to raise both arms to high-five the 76ers’ standout forward as he came off the floor for a timeout.

Sports Illustrated

Doc Rivers Shares Latest on Joel Embiid Injury, ‘Scary’ Detail That Led to MRI

The Philadelphia coach weighed in on the status of his star big man ahead of Saturday’s game.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers star Joel Embiid to miss Game 4 against Nets with sprained right knee

NEW YORK — Joel Embiid will miss Game 4 versus the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday at the Barclays Center with a sprained right knee, a league source confirmed to The Inquirer.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Joel Embiid Suffered Knee Injury That Will Cause Him to Miss Game 4 vs. Nets

The center suffered the injury in Philadelphia’s Game 3 win on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Doc Rivers sounds off after controversial fouls on James Harden, Joel Embiid: ‘We got a problem in this league’

NEW YORK — Doc Rivers has had a major voice in the NBA for some time. The 76ers coach is a league lifer who is not afraid to speak out about what he views as an injustice. He’s also savvy enough to navigate any scenario with charm and — when…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Sielski: P.J. Tucker is the anti-Ben Simmons. Which makes him just what the Sixers need.

NEW YORK — In their 102-97 victory Thursday night, a victory that gave them a three-games-to-none lead in their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets, the 76ers started a forward who played 29 minutes and took just three shots. One was a layup, which he made, but he hesitated on…

Tribune News Service

Nets want justice after Joel Embiid’s flagrant foul: ‘I thought precedent was set’

NEW YORK — The Nets are eagerly awaiting word from the NBA’s league office on additional enforcement actions against 76ers star Joel Embiid.

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