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Embiid Out for Playoff Opener vs. Celtics
19 Apr
Summary
- Joel Embiid will not play in Sunday's playoff opener against the Celtics.
- He is recovering from an appendectomy surgery performed on April 9.
- Embiid's return date is uncertain, potentially missing early May games.
The Philadelphia 76ers will begin their playoff journey against the Boston Celtics on Sunday without star player Joel Embiid. He was officially listed on the NBA's injury report as out for the crucial Game 1 matchup.
Embiid's absence is due to his ongoing recovery from an appendectomy. He underwent surgery on April 9, and his return timeline remains uncertain.
Industry analysts suggest an average recovery period of 23 days for NBA players post-appendectomy. This timeline indicates Embiid could miss games stretching into early May, potentially affecting the early games of the 76ers-Celtics series.
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