76ers Announce Joel Embiid Decision For Game 3 Vs. Celtics
Philadelphia made a final decision on Embiid's status for Friday's game.
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After missing the first two games of the Philadelphia 76ers' first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics , Joel Embiid was listed as doubtful for Game 3. On Friday, the 76ers officially ruled him out for Game 3 a few hours before tip-off, according to ESPN's Tim Bontemps . "Joel Embiid has been ruled out for tonight’s game, per a team spokesperson.
Embiid has been working hard to return to play, including intensifying his on court work. He met with medical staff this afternoon and while doctors are pleased with his progress just two weeks removed from surgery, he has not yet been cleared to play," Bontemps wrote on X. Joel Embiid has been ruled out for tonight’s game, per a team spokesperson.
Embiid has been working hard to return to play, including intensifying his on court work. He met with medical staff this afternoon and while doctors are pleased with his progress just two weeks removed… — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) April 24, 2026 Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy earlier this month and hasn't played since April 6. Philadelphia is hopeful that he'll be able to return at some point during the series, but it won't be on Friday.