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Wednesday's NBA Playoffs: Brown scores 25, Celtics spoil Embiid's return in 121-87 win Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 121-87, spoiling the return of reigning league MVP J...

MAY 4, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

NBA playoff dispatches: Joel Embiid fails to galvanize 76ers

Despite winning NBA MVP on Tuesday, Joel Embiid couldn't spark the 76ers in a blowout loss to the Celtics.

MAY 4, 2023

Brown scores 25, Celtics spoil Embiid's return in 121-87 win

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 121-87, spoiling the return of reigning league MVP Joel Embiid

MAY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rich Hofmann: Five blocks in 13 minutes for Joel Embiid. Even... - The Athletic Five blocks in 13 minutes for Joel Embiid. Even way less than 100 percent, a massive difference maker on defense. He didn't bother moving af...

MAY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

76ers' Joel Embiid upgraded to active for Game 2 against Celtics Joel Embiid won the MVP award Tuesday for the first time in his career.

MAY 3, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Officially good to go Embiid is available and in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game 2 versus the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As expected, Embiid will replace Paul Reed in the starting lineup after missing the previous contest with a right knee sprain. The MVP center was seen with a knee brace in pregame warmups but was moving without any issues. There is no indication that Embiid will be on a minutes restriction.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

76ers vs. Celtics: Joel Embiid's Game 2 Playing Status Will Joel Embiid face the Celtics in Game 2 on Wednesday?

MAY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rich Hofmann: Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid playing tonight: "I... - The Athletic Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid playing tonight: “I hope so, we’ll see… Yesterday was good, today was good.”

MAY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

What does LeBron James not getting an MVP vote mean?

For the first time in his 20-year NBA career, LeBron James didn't receive an NBA MVP vote. What does that say about his career?

MAY 3, 2023

Joel Embiid: MVP is validation, but NBA title is still the goal - The Boston Globe He received 73 of the 100 first-place votes for the MVP, with two-time winner Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets second and the Milwaukee Bu...

MAY 3, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

David Murphy: Joel Embiid thinks he can still make a difference against the Celtics. If so, bet the Sixers. BOSTON — The only thing certain was the uncertainty. Joel Embiid sounded genuine about that. There were moments on Wednesday morning when th...

MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joel Embiid wants his MVP story to serve as inspiration: 'Improbable doesn't mean impossible' BOSTON — From time to time, Joel Embiid reminds us that his life is like a movie.

MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

From Cameroon to MVP, Joel Embiid's journey reaches a zenith After back-to-back seasons of being the runner-up for the NBA's most coveted individual award, Joel Embiid finally is the owner of an NBA MV...

MAY 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

76ers' Joel Embiid Addresses Game 2 Playing Status vs. Celtics Joel Embiid discusses his playing status for Game 2 agains the Celtics on Wednesday.

MAY 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Stephen A. Smith Explains Why Joel Embiid Playing in Game 2 Is a 'Mistake' The ESPN commentator weighed in on why the MVP should not play in Wednesday’s game against the Celtics.

MAY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Partner Content | 76ers vs. Celtics prop bets, Game 2: Bet on Joel Embiid in his return to action The Philadelphia 76ers look to double-dip against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden and that’s a real possibility with Joel Embiid back in the...

MAY 3, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Embiid: MVP is validation, but NBA title is still the goal

Joel Embiid finally said that winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award has been a dream ever since he belatedly started playing basketball

MAY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Celtics 'Mentally' Adjusting To Joel Embiid Game 2 Uncertainty Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid reportedly is "on track" to return for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

MAY 3, 2023 • NESN.COM

Joel Embiid on winning MVP: "It's something I dreamed of, and always wanted' Tim Bontemps: Joel Embiid on winning MVP: “It’s amazing. It feels good, obviously. It’s something I dreamed of, and always wanted.” He said...

MAY 3, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Will Joel Embiid play in Game 2? Sixers playing coy about his return against Celtics The MVP missed Monday’s Game 1 victory with an LCL sprain and is officially listed as doubtful to play Wednesday.

MAY 3, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Report: Joel Embiid expected to play in Game 2 vs. Celtics - The Boston Globe Embiid, who was named league MVP on Tuesday, has not played since injuring his knee on April 20.

MAY 3, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

The Latest on Joel Embiid's Availability for Game 2 Between Celtics and Sixers Despite Joel Embiid’s absence in the series opener between the Celtics and Sixers, James Harden’s 45-point eruption, Boston’s inability to g...

MAY 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM