Who will play center for the 76ers against the Celtics?

Andre Drummond and Adem Bona will share center minutes for the 76ers, as star Joel Embiid is sidelined due to an appendectomy.

What challenges do the 76ers' centers face against Boston?

The 76ers' centers, Drummond and Bona, face a significant challenge against the Celtics' size and physicality, especially after struggling with rebounding and defending the paint in a previous matchup.

Is Joel Embiid expected to return for the 76ers?

It is unclear if Joel Embiid, who had an emergency appendectomy on April 9, will return if the 76ers extend their series against the Celtics.

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Backup centers carry Sixers into Boston series

19 Apr

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Summary

Drummond's surprising three-pointer capped a play-in win.
Centers Drummond and Bona must fill in for injured Embiid.
Sixers centers face tough matchup against Celtics' bigs.

Backup centers carry Sixers into Boston series

Andre Drummond's surprising three-pointer at the end of the play-in tournament game helped propel the Philadelphia 76ers to a playoff series against the Boston Celtics. This unexpected play capped a strong performance from Drummond and fellow center Adem Bona, who have been tasked with filling in for the injured Joel Embiid.

With Embiid sidelined due to an appendectomy performed on April 9, Drummond and Bona are expected to share center minutes for the foreseeable future. Both players have adapted to shifting roles throughout the season and are prepared to face the Celtics' size advantage. Their previous matchup against Boston on March 1 highlighted challenges with rebounding and defending the paint, which they aim to overcome.