After taking a 14-point lead in the third quarter, Philadelphia saw the lead dwindle to one in the fourth before managing to hold on, thanks to a late 7-0 run that gave the Sixers some breathing room.In the end, though, a win is a win -- and, after losing those four in a row, the Sixers were happy to get one however they could. With Ben Simmons out due to injury, Joel Embiid stepped up and posted career-best figures in the win against the Hawks on Monday night. "I basically could only play with one hand. ET with "Celtics Pregame Live". Obviously, I'll try to fight it, but they care about me, so whatever they want to do.
UPDATE: Feb. 27, 9:20 p.m. — Embiid is expected to be re-evaluated in one week, the Sixers announced late Thursday night. "The finger became an issue early in the game, when he began flexing his left hand midway through the first quarter. The NBA’s playoff seeding is beginning to take shape.Of course, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have essentially owned the No. Joel Embiid explains how he was in a lot of pain when he dislocated his finger. It was really bad. ... half and realized Joel is not playing tonight," said Sixers' starting forward, Tobias Harris. The Philadelphia 76ers are officially getting back at it on Saturday and they will be taking on the Indiana Pacers in a big matchup for them. Embiid said the evaluation was about the ligaments in his finger. I respect that. "After again going to the locker room, Embiid returned at the start of the second quarter with his middle and ring fingers taped together and checked back into the game. Embiid played six minutes in the game. Embiid's absence is a huge one for Philly, especially against a Celtics team that doesn't have a center who poses matchup problems for the Sixers big man. Embiid had 15 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks in 23 minutes against the Celtics. Following its loss to the Raptors on Sunday, there is guaranteed to be a play-in game between the No. We needed to play well here at home. After a down year in 2019, Sterns seemed poised to become the ballhawk he was in 2018Caden Sterns: ‘Worked way too hard for the season to be cancelled’Caden Sterns took to Twitter shortly after Lawrence to let his frustrations be known. Embiid said that at that point, he felt his finger "snapping, and I thought I fractured it. #Sixers — Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) January 8, 2020. 2 seed Toronto Raptors turned heads and served as a reminder of what they're capable of accomplishing come playoff time. 3 Seed In Eastern Conference Ahead Of NBA PlayoffsCaden Sterns: ‘Worked way too hard for the season to be cancelled’Caden Sterns took to Twitter shortly after Lawrence to let his frustrations be known. Embiid played six minutes in the game.Philadelphia’s All-Star F Ben Simmons will undergo surgery to remove a loose body in his left knee, sources tell ESPN.All of a sudden, a first-round matchup against Philadelphia, who’s beaten Boston in three of four matchups so far this season, doesn’t seem so bad.Caden Sterns: ‘Worked way too hard for the season to be cancelled’Caden Sterns: ‘Worked way too hard for the season to be cancelled’LSU DE Neil Farrell opts out of 2020 football seasonLSU DE Neil Farrell opts out of 2020 football seasonLatest 2020 NBA mock draft has Kira Lewis as 22nd overall pickLatest 2020 NBA mock draft has Kira Lewis as 22nd overall pick“Diving into the pool is our stage” – Olympic Swimmer Anita AlvarezMichigan State Basketball given No. 3 seed for Eastern Conference playoffsIt's getting hard to defend lack of Celtics' Marcus Smart in DPoY conversationCeltics vs. Magic live stream: Watch 2020 NBA seeding game onlineJaylen Brown has Marcus Smart's back after NBA Awards finalist snubNBA Awards finalists: Kemba Walker believes ex-Hornets teammate got snubbedIs Jaylen Brown the NBA's best shooting guard? They have kept speculations open about a Jayson Tatum return. Caden joined his teammates on Friday in the first day of fall camp as they tried to get ready for the upcoming season. "The consequences, you assume them later, but as the leader, I wanted to go out and show your teammates that you want to win, and you're going to do whatever possible to do so. Joel Embiid (left ring finger injury) is OUT for tomorrow’s game vs. Boston. Embiid has been a difficult cover for the Celtics this season after the departure of Al Horford and Aron Baynes.
Embiid is averaging 26.6 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks in two games versus the C's. The team... ALSO READ: Joel Embiid Drops Career-high 49 Points Vs Hawks, Woos Philly Fans With Victory Dance "After he received X-rays and was cleared, he returned to the game. But in the midst of the losing streak, I just wanted to make sure that I do everything possible to get us a win, and I was glad to get us a win. "They were just talking about the ligament," Embiid said. Also, Matisse Thybulle is available tonight vs Celtics. Also Read | Is Joel Embiid playing tonight?Pelicans vs Lakers live streaming, how to watch NBA game live and all team news. But now, we know where the Boston Celtics will stand.After the super hot Phoenix Suns took down the Miami Heat on Saturday night, it was determined Boston would fall no lower than the third place in the standings through the rest of the seeding games. Farrell plans to rejoin the team in the next seasonShow full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Is Jayson Tatum playing tonight? Embiid finished the game with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 free-throw attempts. The Philadelphia 76ers won't be at full strength Thursday night when they host the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center.Sixers announces that Joel Embiid has a torn radial collateral ligament in his left hand and is evaluating treatment options. "When Embiid came to the podium for his postgame interview after meeting with the team's doctor, he wasn't wearing anything on his left hand or finger.
1 seed without question from the get-go with an NBA-best record of 55-15. We haven't been on the right side of the win-loss column lately. ... We'll see.