It’s the playoffs, the days of “load management” are over. If a player is healthy enough, he plays.
Joel Embiid is healthy enough.
The 76ers All-Star center was listed as doubtful yesterday and was a game-time decision on Saturday before Game 1 against Brooklyn, but he is available and will suit up.
Joel Embiid is available tonight.
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) April 13, 2019
Embiid is critical to the Sixers play on both ends, they are +11.3 points per 100 possessions better when Embiid is on the court this season. He anchors the defense as a rim protector on defense and is a physical force on offense who can knock down threes.
The Sixers and Nets face off in Game 1 Saturday afternoon.
