Doc Rivers Says the Sixers Won't Know Status On Joel Embiid for "At Least a Couple Days"
Doc Rivers talking to the media after practice mentioned, “We wont know anything for at least a couple days.” regarding Embiid’s injury:
Doc Rivers, on Joel Embiid's status for the second round series: "We wont know anything for at least a couple days."
Rivers says that it was a film day for Embiid. He did not participate in practice.
— Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) April 25, 2023
Here’s a video of Joel Embiid getting some work in with the trainers:
Long distance video of Joel Embiid using resistance workout bands. For full clarity, this is a reflection of Joel in a mirror. @KYWNewsradio #Sixers pic.twitter.com/vJPrstRFs9
— Dave Uram (@MrUram) April 25, 2023
This the first time we’ve seen the big man move since last Thursday. Do I see some knee flexion?!?! Looks pretty spry to me. Is this just Doc being strategic in his media availability? Doc could be bluffing.
Also, don’t forget the Sixers are 11-5 without him this year. Were only four of those wins against playoff teams? Yes. Were two of those playoff teams (the Nets and Hawks) resting their starters at the end of the year? Yes. But don’t let the facts get in the way of a good record. I’m an optimist. All I see is 11-5 without Embiid and I’m not sweating whatever call the Sixers docs make for Game 1. Next man up. Everyone knows Doc Rivers is a top-15 coach. You could argue an understaffed Doc Rivers is top-10.
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