Sixers big man Joel Embiid returns to action for Game 4 against Nets
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After being listed as doubtful for the Game 4 matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was cleared to play after making it through a workout before the game. The Injury: Embiid’s knee injury has given him considerable probleSixers big man Joel Embiid returns to action for Game 4 against Nets
After being listed as doubtful for the Game 4 matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was cleared to play after making it through a workout before the game. The Injury: Embiid’s knee injury has given him considerable problems throughout his career and caused him to miss several games in the second half of this season. Embiid played in Game 1, finishing with 22 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in a 111-102 loss. Philadelphia bounced back in Game 2, led by Embiid’s team-high 23 points and 10 rebounds. After extra rest and rehabilitation during the team’s travel day to Brooklyn, Embiid ultimately missed Game 3. The Impact: Embiid’s return to the lineup will be a significant change for Philadelphia’s usage of fellow stars Jimmy Butler, Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris. In Embiid’s absence, Simmons led the way with 31 points and nine assists in Game 3. Harris took control over the boards in Thursday’s win, with 16 rebounds, 15 coming on the defensive end. Embiid’s return will resu Read more