Joel Embiid (knee) doubtful for 76ers in Game 2
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is doubtful for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, per head coach Doc Rivers.
What It Means:
Embiid appears to be headed for a third straight absence, but Rivers said he will be re-evaluated after working out and doing some running on Tuesday. Paul Reed played 37 minutes and double-doubled as a starter in Game 1 on Monday while James Harden led the 76ers with 45 points on 17-of-30 shot attempts. Tyrese Maxey was second on the team with 26 points (on 24 attempts).
Reed scored 34.6 FanDuel points in Game 1 and Harden had 58.2 FanDuel points. Maxey yielded 42.2 FanDuel points over 36 minutes with a 34.2% usage rate.
Source:
Ky Carlin, USA Today
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