"Tatum remains out as he continues to recover from the right Achilles' tendon injury he suffered last May against the Knicks. There had been speculation that Sunday could have been a possible return date for Tatum. NBC moved the Celtics' matchup with the 76ers back from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m and had begun airing pieces of a mini-documentary on his recovery process."
"While Tatum has said publicly that he isn't certain whether he'll return this season, there have been encouraging signs that he may be relatively close to a return. Last week, ESPN reported that he had been cleared for 5-on-5 action in practice. He had previously practiced with the Maine Celtics."
"Philadelphia center Joel Embiid will be out with an oblique strain, according to the 76ers' injury report. He is reportedly expected to miss the team's next three games. The Celtics are 1-2 against Philadelphia this season, with each of the three games decided by two points or less."
Jayson Tatum remains unavailable for the Celtics' Sunday matchup against the 76ers as he continues recovering from a right Achilles tendon injury sustained last May. Despite speculation about a possible return and NBC's schedule adjustment to accommodate his potential debut, Tatum will not play. He has shown encouraging progress, including clearance for 5-on-5 practice action and an hour-long workout. The 76ers will also be without center Joel Embiid due to an oblique strain, expected to sideline him for three games. Baylor Scheierman is questionable with a left thumb fracture. The Celtics have won eight of their last ten games and are 1-2 against Philadelphia this season.
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