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76ers center Embiid says he's ready to play in playoffs

Xinhua,April 15, 2018 Adjust font size:

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid said Saturday that he could play in Game 2 or 3 for Philadelphia in their first round playoffs series against the Miami Heat.

The 76ers destroyed Miami in Game 1 on Saturday and 76ers are without their top scorer Embiid. Game 2 is on Monday, while Game 3 would be on Thursday.

The All-Star big man warmed up before Game 1 on Saturday, but had already been ruled out for the night's contest. The former No. 1 overall pick underwent surgery for a fractured orbital bone suffered in late March and has not played since.

The 76ers finished the regular season on a 16-game winning streak despite his absence.

In just his second season, Embiid averaged 22.9 points, 11 rebounds per game while leading Philadelphia to its first playoff berth since 2012. Enditem

 

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