Sixers vs. Timberwolves: Joel Embiid upgraded with new playing status
Joel Embiid has been upgraded with a new playing status against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
The Philadelphia 76ers will look to continue their push for the No. 6 seed and earn a guaranteed playoff spot when they play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Sixers are currently in the driver's seat as they are currently No.
6 heading into the final six games of the season, but there is still work to do. The Timberwolves are currently the 6 seed in the West so there is work to do on their part as well as they look to stay out of the play-in. Therefore, both teams will have much to play for at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday night.
Joel Embiid, who was originally listed as doubtful, has been upgraded to probable for this contest. He missed Wednesday's win over the Washington Wizards with an illness and will look to take another step forward in his recovery. Joel Embiid has been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight #Sixers ā Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) April 3, 2026 If Embiid can go against the Timberwolves, it would be a big lift for this group.
Tip off is set for 7 p. m. EDT in Philadelphia.