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Predictions for Game 1 of Sixers vs. Nets playoff series originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com Can the Sixers, 31-10 this season at Wells Fargo Center, open their first-round series vs. the Nets with a home win? Paul Hudrick and Noah Levick give their predictions for Game 1 (2:30 p.m. NBCSP). Continue to Article

April 13, 2019 1:23:am EST

Joel Embiid (left knee soreness) listed as doubtful for Game 1 of Sixers' playoff series vs. Nets originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com Just like last season, the Sixers may be without their centerpiece for the start of the playoffs. Joel Embiid (load management - left knee soreness) is listed as doubtful for Game 1 of the Sixers' first-round series against the Nets on Saturday (2:30 p.m. NBCSP). Continue to Article

April 12, 2019 5:51:pm EST

One day away from the start of the NBA playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers still do not know the status of center Joel Embiid for Game 1 against the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid has been experiencing discomfort in his left knee, missing the Sixers' final two regular-season games this week. "I have no idea," Embiid said Friday when asked if he would be available for Saturday afternoon's game. Continue to Article

April 12, 2019 4:35:pm EST

Embiid on how knee feels: 'I don't know' Embiid told reporters on Friday that he continues to experience pain in his knee, and his status for Saturday's playoff opener against the Brooklyn Nets is unclear. NBCSPhilly's Serena Winters reports that the pain Embiid has experienced since the All-Star break has increased recently while ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth reports that Embiid responded “I don't know” when asked how his knee felt on Friday. The team later listed Embiid as doubtful for Saturday's game. Continue to Article

April 12, 2019 1:46:pm EST

Joel Embiid's status for Sixers Game 1 is up in the air originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com CAMDEN, N.J. - Joel Embiid's status for Game 1 against the Nets remains a mystery. GM Elton Brand said he was "optimistic." Brett Brown said he "expects" his starters to play. Continue to Article

April 12, 2019 12:46:pm EST