Philadelphia 76ers fans have reason to celebrate as superstar center Joel Embiid is set to make his return to the court this week after being sidelined since January with a knee injury. The Sixers, currently sitting in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, have struggled in Embiid’s absence, going 11-18 without their franchise player.
According to reports from Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania, Embiid is expected to suit up for the Sixers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. This news comes as a huge boost for Philadelphia as they look to secure a spot in the postseason.
Prior to his injury, Embiid was having another MVP-caliber season, averaging 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. His return could not come at a better time for the Sixers, who are looking to make a push in the final weeks of the regular season.
With just two weeks left in the regular season, the Sixers will be looking to make a strong finish and potentially avoid the Play-In Tournament. If they do end up in the tournament, they could face tough matchups against the Boston Celtics or the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs.
Embiid’s return brings hope and excitement to the Sixers and their fans, as they look to make a deep playoff run with their star player back in action. Stay tuned for more updates on Embiid’s return and the Sixers’ postseason journey.