Multiple 76ers give credit to Joel Embiid for playing through injuries
Multiple members of the Philadelphia 76ers give credit to Joel Embiid for playing through his injuries against the New York Knicks.
PHILADELPHIA -- When one watches Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid at the moment, it's obvious that he isn't at 100%. The 2023 MVP winner is fighting through hip and ankle injuries, as well as coming back sooner than expected from an April 9 appendectomy, and is on the floor for this group to provide the production they need. Embiid had only 18 points on 7-for-17 shooting in Friday's Game 3 loss to the New York Knicks , but it's obvious that he isn't himself.
He only had 14 points on 3-for-11 shooting in Game 1 and was unable to play in Game 2 because of the aforementioned hip and ankle injuries. There are many people who question his toughness, but his team certainly appreciates him being out there. "I mean, it means everything," said Paul George.
"We know what he's going through. We know how tough it is on his body, and the work he's putting in to get prepared to try to come out and play. We appreciate it.
We appreciate it. I think the fans appreciate it. Philadelphia, appreciates it, but yeah, it means a lot to see 21 suited up and giving it a go.