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76ers, Celtics Enter Game 3 All Square; Philly 'Hopeful' Joel Embiid Returns
The 76ers listed Joel Embiid as doubtful after he took part in only part of practice and is still recovering from an appendectomy.
- The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics for Game 3 on Friday, April 24, with the series tied 1-1 and star center Joel Embiid listed as doubtful.
- Embiid has been sidelined since undergoing an emergency appendectomy two weeks ago in Houston. He began a strength and conditioning program Monday and participated in parts of Thursday's practice.
- After Thursday's practice, 76ers coach Nick Nurse told reporters, "We're, obviously, really hopeful, and I think he's really hopeful." The team held a light session in Camden, New Jersey.
- Philadelphia evened the series Tuesday with a 111-97 victory, powered by 19 three-pointers shot at 48.7 percent. Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe led the comeback from a 123-91 Game 1 loss.
- Boston enters Game 3 as a 7.5-point road favorite, though the Celtics have gone 6-2 in Game 3s over the last four postseasons. The Sixers are 6-8 against the spread as home underdogs this season.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left, 45% Center
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- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
46% Left
L 46%
C 45%
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