Is Joel Embiid playing tonight in Game 6 vs. Celtics? Game status for 76ers star
The Philadelphia 76ers face the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series, with Joel Embiid listed as probable after recovering from an appendectomy. Embiid is expected to play barring any last-minute setbacks, providing a boost to the 76ers as they attempt to avoid elimination. He returned for Game 4 and delivered a strong performance in Game 5, recording 33 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds.
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