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The Philadelphia 76ers are listing Joel Embiid as doubtful for Game 4 of their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid has been bothered by a sore left knee, but was able to play in the first two games of the series. Embiid worked out Friday at the 76ers' practice in New York but coach Brett Brown said he didn't know and didn't have a gut feeling about whether his All-Star center would be able to go Saturday afternoon. Continue to Article

April 20, 2019 11:25:am EST

After sitting out Game 3 against the Brooklyn Nets, Joel Embiid is listed as doubtful for Game 4 of the Philadelphia 76ers' first round playoff series on Saturday with left knee soreness. Embiid warmed up before Game 3, which the Sixers won 131-115 to take a 2-1 series lead, but was scratched minutes before tip-off. On Friday, he took 3-pointers dressed in slippers during practice. Continue to Article

April 19, 2019 11:52:pm EST

Joel Embiid listed as doubtful for Sixers-Nets Game 4 originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com Joel Embiid is listed as doubtful with left knee soreness on the NBA's official injury report for Game 4 of the Sixers' first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets. He missed Game 3 in Brooklyn, a 131-115 Sixers' win. About an hour before tip-off, Embiid discussed his knee pain, which he described as "tendinitis," saying he feels he's getting better "slowly but surely" (see story). Continue to Article

April 19, 2019 5:55:pm EST

Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown was left thrilled by Ben Simmons' "exceptional" display in the absence of Joel Embiid as they took a 2-1 lead in their playoff series with the Brooklyn Nets. The Sixers were without star Embiid because of a knee injury, but Simmons - Rookie of the Year last season - shouldered the extra burden brilliantly in a 131-115 win at Barclays Center. Simmons – who was jeered in the Game 1 defeat – posted a playoff career-high with 31 points as he went 11 of 13 from the field, while also registering nine assists, four rebounds, three blocks and two steals. Continue to Article

April 19, 2019 5:41:am EST

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Joel Embiid on Thursday night as they take on the Brooklyn Nets in Game 3 of their first round series. Embiid is battling left knee soreness and although he had a statistically-important performance as the Sixers took Game 2, it was obvious he was in some kind of reduced state of ability. Veteran center Greg Monroe will start in Embiid's place, but it will be hard for the Sixers to match Embiid's production. Continue to Article

April 19, 2019 2:03:am EST