Star center Joel Embiid will officially return to action for the Sixers in tonight’s game against the Bulls, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports notes (Twitter link).
Embiid was upgraded to questionable on Tuesday as he worked his way back from an oblique strain that has kept him sidelined since late February. Paul George is also set to return after serving his 25-game suspension for violating the league’s anti-drug policy.
Philadelphia has struggled to find its rhythm with both George and Embiid in the lineup this season, going just 10-9, but the team still has 10 games left before the postseason to try to find its footing. The Sixers are currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39-33, trailing the No. 5 Raptors by a game-and-a-half.
Earning a top-six seed and not having to participate in any play-in games would likely be beneficial to the Sixers’ hopes of advancing beyond the first round.
Not sure why they think coming back for 10 games will make them go on a deep playoff run. They are done until George or embiid leave
What are they supposed to do? They’re 8.5 games up on Chicago and Milwaukee for a play in spot with 10 games left.
Play. I’m making the point this team makes no sense. They will be a first round exit. With a high payroll
Embiid will prob injure himself walking to the court before game time.
Should have traded Embiid and George.