"Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is set to undergo surgery after being diagnosed with appendicitis Thursday afternoon, according to multiple reports. The 76ers ruled Embiid out for Thursday night's matchup against the Rockets with an illness."
"With five games remaining, the 76ers are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia is a game back of Toronto for the No. 6 seed, which would allow them to avoid the play-in tournament."
"Embiid is averaging 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this season. The Celtics and 76ers have split the four-game regular-season series, with three games decided by two points or less."
Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery, ruling him out for the immediate future. The 76ers are currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with five games remaining. They are a game behind Toronto for the sixth seed, which would help them avoid the play-in tournament. Embiid has played 38 games this season, averaging 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. The Celtics and 76ers have split their regular-season series, with close games throughout.
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