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Joel Embiid in Starting Lineup for 76ers in Game 4 vs the Celtics 17 Days After an Appendectomy
Joel Embiid is doubtful for Game 4 after an emergency appendectomy, while Boston enters healthy with a 2-1 series lead.
- On Sunday, April 26, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid made a surprise return to the starting lineup for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics, only 17 days after undergoing an emergency appendectomy.
- Embiid missed the first three games following an emergency appendectomy in Houston on April 9, though he began a strength-and-conditioning program last week to facilitate his recovery.
- Boston currently holds a 2-1 series lead after a 108-100 victory in Game 3, where the Celtics' three-point shooting proved decisive against the 76ers' efforts led by Tyrese Maxey with 31 points.
- Head coach Nick Nurse announced Embiid's availability just before tip-off, returning the center to the starting lineup and replacing second-year player Adem Bona in the rotation.
- With the star center back on the court, the 76ers hope to even the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series, as a loss would put the Celtics within one win of the second round.
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Joel Embiid in starting line for 76ers in Game 4 against the Celtics 17 days after an appendectomy
Joel Embiid is making a surprise return to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night, back in the starting lineup for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics only 17 days after having an appendectomy.
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