76ers upgrade Embiid to doubtful ahead of Game 3 vs. Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers upgraded star heart Joel Embiid to doubtful Thursday night ahead of Friday’s Game 3 at residence towards the Boston Celtics.

Embiid had an emergency appendectomy two weeks in the past in Houston, the newest in a collection of unlucky harm breaks throughout his profession. He has been out since, though he appeared on the bench for final week’s play-in victory at residence towards the Orlando Magic.

He stayed again in Philadelphia for the 76ers’ first two video games of their first-round collection towards the rival Celtics, a blowout loss Sunday in Game 1 and a comeback win Tuesday in Game 2 that left the collection even at a sport apiece heading into Friday evening’s showdown.

Embiid, who averaged 26.9 factors and seven.7 rebounds in 38 video games this season, started a power and conditioning program Monday after which participated in elements of follow Thursday.

“We’re, obviously, really hopeful, and I think he’s really hopeful,” 76ers coach Nick Nurse informed reporters after Thursday’s follow. “He wants to play, and we want him to play.

“I do not know the way shut we’re to that at this level, however I feel there’s some progress being made.”