"I'm preparing for Sunday's game, and I know he's not playing in that one. So, that's all. We're just like zeroed in on trying to see, can we go in there and get ready to battle and fight and execute as best we can?"
"Embiid averaged 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.6 steals per game in his shortened 2025-26 regular season."
"In 15 total playoff games versus the Celtics, Embiid is averaging 25.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, plus 1.9 blocks and 0.8 steals defensively."
Joel Embiid underwent an appendectomy on April 9 and will not play in Game 1 of the playoff series against the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse confirmed Embiid's absence, focusing on preparing the team for the game. Embiid has missed the last three regular season games and did not participate in practice since his surgery. He has a history of injuries, missing 44 games this season, and averaged 26.9 points and 7.7 rebounds in the regular season.
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