Joel Embiid is questionable to play for the Philadelphia 76ers this night towards reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. “The Procedure” has been coping with proper calf tightness since Mar. 20 in Philly’s 109-105 double-overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls.
The All-Big name heart, although, hasn’t overlooked any video games, together with back-to-back suits towards Golden State on Friday and Phoenix on Saturday regardless of the damage.
Joel Embiid (calf) indexed questionable for Monday.
Joel Embiid (calf) indexed questionable for Monday.
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Embiid, who handed Jokic as the favourite for this season’s NBA MVP award, will most likely no longer move up the chance to play. He ruled “The Joker” of their first assembly ultimate Jan. 28 and can be taking a look to do the similar this night.
Philadelphia 76ers trainer Document Rivers, when requested by way of journalists about Joel Embiid’s standing towards the Nuggets, preached a wait-and-see means. It’ll be a disgrace to not see the main NBA MVP contenders pass head-to-head in a a very powerful fit if Embiid is unavailable.
Philly are 10-5 over their previous 15 video games regardless of having arguably the hardest time table within the NBA because the All-Big name spoil. Embiid has averaged 34.4 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 4.5 apg and a couple of.1 bpg.
In the meantime, the LA Clippers stuck a large spoil when assessments on Kawhi Leonard’s face printed no critical harm. After exiting early ultimate Saturday towards the New Orleans Pelicans, the two-time NBA Finals MVP has been dominated possible.
The Clippers dodged a bullet as Leonard’s facial contusion isn’t worse than many idea. LA will already omit the products and services of Paul George for the remainder of the common season because of a sprained proper knee. They may be able to’t find the money for to lose “The Claw” to every other damage.
Kawhi Leonard (facial contusion) is PROBABLE to play vs. the Bulls the next day to come.
Norman Powell and Paul George stay OUT for the Clippers.
Kawhi Leonard (facial contusion) is PROBABLE to play vs. the Bulls the next day to come.Norman Powell and Paul George stay OUT for the Clippers.
The LA Clippers are handiest 8-6 because the All-Big name spoil. In spite of their so-so previous few weeks, they nonetheless have a shot at grabbing no less than a top-four spot within the Western Convention. LA (39-36) is simply part a sport in the back of the Phoenix Suns (39-35) for the fourth seed.
Kawhi Leonard can be a very powerful for them to succeed in the place they wish to be because the Clippers don’t have George and Norman Powell.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Proper knee soreness; Injured since November 10, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been coping with proper knee soreness for nearly all the season. He overlooked 5 directly video games in mid-January because of the similar factor. The 2-time NBA MVP has additionally handled different accidents however it’s been his knee that has made him a staple within the damage file.
Antetokounmpo is predicted to be to be had this night towards the Detroit Pistons. The possible standing would possibly most likely be simply precautionary for the Milwaukee Dollars after he performed back-to-back video games ultimate Friday and Saturday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) indexed possible for Monday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) indexed possible for Monday.
The Dollars (53-21) are actually simply 1.5 video games forward of the Boston Celtics (52-23) for the most productive listing within the Jap Convention. “The Greek Freak” and his teammates will definitely wish to take the highest seed within the East for home-court benefit during the playoffs.
He’s more likely to be in uniform this night towards the Pistons.
James Harden: Left Achilles soreness; Injured since: March 20, 2023
James Harden has overlooked the Philadelphia 76ers’ previous 3 video games because of a sore left Achilles. He’s going to be questionable once more this night when the 76ers tackle the most productive crew within the Western Convention record-wise.
Joel Embiid (proper calf tightness) and James Harden (left Achilles soreness) each questionable for the next day to come vs. Nuggets.
Joel Embiid (proper calf tightness) and James Harden (left Achilles soreness) each questionable for the next day to come vs. Nuggets.
The previous NBA MVP was once restricted in his ultimate apply with Philly, which left his availability unsure. De’Anthony Melton may get every other get started if Harden is unavailable.
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Edited by way of Michael Macasero