Full injury report for Joel Embiid, Sixers vs. Knicks in Game 1
Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the New York Knicks in Game 1 of Round 2 on Monday.
The Philadelphia 76ers will begin their Round 2 series with the New York Knicks on Monday evening at Madison Square Garden after rallying to eliminate the Boston Celtics in Game 7 on Saturday. It's a quick turnaround for the Sixers, but they will look to carry momentum into the Big Apple on Monday. In terms of the injury report, Joel Embiid is listed as probable due to his post appendectomy surgery recovery.
The big fella has clearly found his rhythm and is on his way back to being the dominant player he can be on the floor, which can help fuel a deep playoff run for the Sixers. They have not won a Round 2 series since 2001, so this opportunity with the Knicks is a big one for this group. Injury report for tomorrow’s Game 1 @ Knicks: PROBABLE: Joel Embiid (post appendectomy surgery recovery) #Sixers — Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) May 3, 2026 The Sixers will be looking to avenge a 4-2 series loss to the Knicks in Round 1 of the 2024 postseason.
With Embiid relatively healthy, they will have a great chance to get it done this time around. This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Full injury report for Joel Embiid, Sixers vs. Knicks in Game 1