Joel Embiid was back in the Sixers' starting lineup Wednesday, returning from a right knee sprain for Game 2 of their second-round series against the Celtics. NoahLevick of NBCSPhilly has the story:
“But in the third quarter, little plays stand out that changed the game. The first play of the third quarter, P.J. gets a steal. It was almost like an announcement: ‘OK, we’re here now.’ … I thought from that point on, defensively, we were back into the game.”However, Embiid’s conditioning is worth keeping an eye on. Embiid ran during an on-court workout Tuesday for the first time since his injury.
“He has done some pool work and stuff,” Rivers said. “It’s just not basketball, at the end of the day. … When he does come back ... he’s going to be tired. We’re going to have to monitor that as well.” In his pregame media session Wednesday, Rivers noted the Sixers would prefer for Embiid to have his typical substituion pattern, though he said the team had an alternate plan ready if extended stints ultimately weren’t feasible. Rivers said the Sixers would not let Embiid play in a game unless he was healthy.
Celtics guard Marcus Smart was also available to play Game 2 after being listed as questionable with a chest contusion.
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