Joel Embiid scores 31 points for 76ers in Game 1 loss
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored 31 points (12-of-21 field goals, 5-of-6 free throws) with 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 3-pointers, and 3 turnovers in 35.0 minutes of Monday's 117-101 Game 1 loss to the Boston Celtics.
Embiid also went 2-for-5 from beyond the arc but he struggled to keep up with Al Horford outside the paint in a matchup where the 76ers were simply outmatched. They will look to bounce back in Game 2 on Thursday.
Embiid scored 54.1 FanDuel points in Game 1.
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- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson (hip) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Grayson Allen (ankle) questionable for Suns in Tuesday's Game 2 April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Tyrese Maxey (illness) uncertain for 76ers Monday in Game 2 April 22nd, 2024
- Joel Embiid (injury recovery) questionable for 76ers in Game 2 Monday April 21st, 2024
- Philadelphia's Joel Embiid (injury recovery) available for Saturday's Game 1 contest April 20th, 2024
- 76ers list Joel Embiid (injury recovery) as questionable on Saturday April 19th, 2024