NBA to investigate Joel Embiid injury report
The NBA is expected to investigate Joel Embiid’s return to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup on Tuesday night. “I’ve spoken to multiple people inside the NBA league office, and we should expect some sort of investigation into how the Sixers handled the injury report, going from out, out, out, to questionable, to playing in a short span of time. “The league office will certainly take note of that,” said Jared Greenberg on NBA on TNT.
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Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Still can’t get over the Embiid status chicanery. Resorting to unethical injury reports to try to sneak one up on a short-handed Thunder lol – 1:08 AM
Still can’t get over the Embiid status chicanery. Resorting to unethical injury reports to try to sneak one up on a short-handed Thunder lol – 1:08 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Joel Embiid returns, scores 23 including key buckets late, 76ers top Thunder
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 12:33 AM
Joel Embiid returns, scores 23 including key buckets late, 76ers top Thunder
nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 12:33 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid obviously made a big impact in tonight’s win over the Thunder, but Philly probably doesn’t win this game without Kelly Oubre Jr.’s big 4th quarter #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/02/kel… via @SixersWire – 11:59 PM
Joel Embiid obviously made a big impact in tonight’s win over the Thunder, but Philly probably doesn’t win this game without Kelly Oubre Jr.’s big 4th quarter #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/02/kel… via @SixersWire – 11:59 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid didn’t show any rust in his first game back in over two months. pic.twitter.com/7RsZmuHy0c – 11:37 PM
Joel Embiid didn’t show any rust in his first game back in over two months. pic.twitter.com/7RsZmuHy0c – 11:37 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid discussed his return to the floor after tonight’s win over the Thunder and discussed how he felt #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/02/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:35 PM
Joel Embiid discussed his return to the floor after tonight’s win over the Thunder and discussed how he felt #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/02/joe… via @SixersWire – 11:35 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid opened up a bit on the last 8 weeks, revealing that he’s battled some depression.
Later said that spending time with his family – specifically, taking Arthur to and from school and playing with him – helped get his mind off things. pic.twitter.com/3x4Na8Ap3E – 11:29 PM
Joel Embiid opened up a bit on the last 8 weeks, revealing that he’s battled some depression.
Later said that spending time with his family – specifically, taking Arthur to and from school and playing with him – helped get his mind off things. pic.twitter.com/3x4Na8Ap3E – 11:29 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid shared after his return game that this injury “took a toll mentally, being depressed. It was not a good one. Still not where I’m supposed to be, especially mentally, but I just love playing and love basketball. … Any chance that I can be out there, I’ll take it.” – 11:15 PM
Joel Embiid shared after his return game that this injury “took a toll mentally, being depressed. It was not a good one. Still not where I’m supposed to be, especially mentally, but I just love playing and love basketball. … Any chance that I can be out there, I’ll take it.” – 11:15 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nurse says Embiid has lost weight and worked really hard to get back for this team.
Says he would normally say a player needs a couple weeks to get conditioning back. But, if all goes right for Embiid, he wouldn’t be surprised if he’s “ready to roll” in another game or two. – 10:18 PM
Nurse says Embiid has lost weight and worked really hard to get back for this team.
Says he would normally say a player needs a couple weeks to get conditioning back. But, if all goes right for Embiid, he wouldn’t be surprised if he’s “ready to roll” in another game or two. – 10:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tough loss after OKC led most that game.
Kelly Oubre couldn’t miss in the 4th.
Joel Embiid got 2 50-50 calls in the final 37 seconds.
OKC’s 2 go-to clutch scorers were missed down the stretch.
Still.. impressive road showing from the SGA/JDub-less Thunder in Embiid’s return. – 10:13 PM
Tough loss after OKC led most that game.
Kelly Oubre couldn’t miss in the 4th.
Joel Embiid got 2 50-50 calls in the final 37 seconds.
OKC’s 2 go-to clutch scorers were missed down the stretch.
Still.. impressive road showing from the SGA/JDub-less Thunder in Embiid’s return. – 10:13 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid is back on the court, Kelly Oubre Jr is playing inspired basketball, and the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a huge win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
On with @_devongivens at 10:10 to talk about it.
youtube.com/live/vNraX-PHh… pic.twitter.com/gGxlmYEzLw – 10:08 PM
Joel Embiid is back on the court, Kelly Oubre Jr is playing inspired basketball, and the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a huge win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
On with @_devongivens at 10:10 to talk about it.
youtube.com/live/vNraX-PHh… pic.twitter.com/gGxlmYEzLw – 10:08 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Initial observations after the Sixers came back for a tough win over the Thunder in Joel Embiid’s return
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 10:06 PM
Initial observations after the Sixers came back for a tough win over the Thunder in Joel Embiid’s return
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 10:06 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“This [injury] was probably the hardest by far, you know especially mentally.”
Joel Embiid after securing a huge win in his return. pic.twitter.com/HAhDtIwNjK – 10:04 PM
“This [injury] was probably the hardest by far, you know especially mentally.”
Joel Embiid after securing a huge win in his return. pic.twitter.com/HAhDtIwNjK – 10:04 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Sixers win. Embiid with a heroic stretch of defense to seal the deal. Helluva night in his return.
He might never hold still at the free throw line, but Embiid issued a reminder that the Sixers are not done yet:
973espn.com/sixers-hold-th… – 10:03 PM
Sixers win. Embiid with a heroic stretch of defense to seal the deal. Helluva night in his return.
He might never hold still at the free throw line, but Embiid issued a reminder that the Sixers are not done yet:
973espn.com/sixers-hold-th… – 10:03 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid leads the Sixers in a comeback victory over OKC 🙌
Embiid: 24 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST pic.twitter.com/sZUza9K6gF – 10:01 PM
Joel Embiid leads the Sixers in a comeback victory over OKC 🙌
Embiid: 24 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST pic.twitter.com/sZUza9K6gF – 10:01 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid played pretty well considering the two month layoff and knee surgery, but Kelly Oubre took center stage in the fourth quarter, leading the Sixers to a big comeback W.
Observations @PHLY_Sports !
allphly.com/joel-embiid-re… – 10:01 PM
Joel Embiid played pretty well considering the two month layoff and knee surgery, but Kelly Oubre took center stage in the fourth quarter, leading the Sixers to a big comeback W.
Observations @PHLY_Sports !
allphly.com/joel-embiid-re… – 10:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid in his return:
24 PTS
6 REB
7 AST
6-14 FG
12-12 FT
10 points on 8-8 FT in the 4th. pic.twitter.com/ybqBXTsZTX – 10:00 PM
Embiid in his return:
24 PTS
6 REB
7 AST
6-14 FG
12-12 FT
10 points on 8-8 FT in the 4th. pic.twitter.com/ybqBXTsZTX – 10:00 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Sixers 109, Thunder 105
Chet – 22 points, 7 rebounds
Dort – 15 points, 8 rebounds
Wiggins – 15 points, 4 rebounds
JWill – 6 points, 12 assists
Embiid – 24 points, 7 assists
Oubre Jr. – 25 points, 6 rebounds
Harris – 18 points, 6 rebounds
OKC is 52-23 – 10:00 PM
FINAL: Sixers 109, Thunder 105
Chet – 22 points, 7 rebounds
Dort – 15 points, 8 rebounds
Wiggins – 15 points, 4 rebounds
JWill – 6 points, 12 assists
Embiid – 24 points, 7 assists
Oubre Jr. – 25 points, 6 rebounds
Harris – 18 points, 6 rebounds
OKC is 52-23 – 10:00 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
One of my takeaways from this game is that I wish Kyle Lowry joined Joel Embiid’s team three years ago. – 9:58 PM
One of my takeaways from this game is that I wish Kyle Lowry joined Joel Embiid’s team three years ago. – 9:58 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers win, 109-105. Embiid with 24 points, 7 assists. 3 steals – 9:58 PM
Sixers win, 109-105. Embiid with 24 points, 7 assists. 3 steals – 9:58 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
OKC misses a series of threes, and while there’s still a little bit of time left on the clock, Philadelphia is going to escape with a very important win in Joel Embiid’s return to the court thanks to four straight FTs by the Big Fella inside the final minute. – 9:57 PM
OKC misses a series of threes, and while there’s still a little bit of time left on the clock, Philadelphia is going to escape with a very important win in Joel Embiid’s return to the court thanks to four straight FTs by the Big Fella inside the final minute. – 9:57 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers win, 108-105. Embiid with 24 points, 7 assists. 3 steals – 9:57 PM
Sixers win, 108-105. Embiid with 24 points, 7 assists. 3 steals – 9:57 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
When Embiid last played, the games were reffed one way. Now, it’s the other way pic.twitter.com/5vwKYvg3mp – 9:56 PM
When Embiid last played, the games were reffed one way. Now, it’s the other way pic.twitter.com/5vwKYvg3mp – 9:56 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid, still good at basketball. Just stripped Josh Giddey’s dribble with the 76ers nursing a 1-point lead with about 30 seconds to go to start a one-MVP fast break. Refs now reviewing if he got fouled on the way up for a layup. – 9:54 PM
Joel Embiid, still good at basketball. Just stripped Josh Giddey’s dribble with the 76ers nursing a 1-point lead with about 30 seconds to go to start a one-MVP fast break. Refs now reviewing if he got fouled on the way up for a layup. – 9:54 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Welp Giddey turns it over and Embiid gets the steal. Chet forced to foul – 9:54 PM
Welp Giddey turns it over and Embiid gets the steal. Chet forced to foul – 9:54 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Two free throws from Joel Embiid puts Philadelphia up 106-105 with 37.5 seconds remaining here in South Philly, with OKC ball coming out of the timeout. Embiid up to 22-6-7 on the night. – 9:52 PM
Two free throws from Joel Embiid puts Philadelphia up 106-105 with 37.5 seconds remaining here in South Philly, with OKC ball coming out of the timeout. Embiid up to 22-6-7 on the night. – 9:52 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The impact of Joel Embiid on full display. He’s absolutely exhausted, but he’s turning away Thunder drivers all over the place down the stretch here. They’re taking threes or long, fading twos.
If the Sixers hold on, that will be why. – 9:52 PM
The impact of Joel Embiid on full display. He’s absolutely exhausted, but he’s turning away Thunder drivers all over the place down the stretch here. They’re taking threes or long, fading twos.
If the Sixers hold on, that will be why. – 9:52 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Embiid blows up the play by denying Jaylin Williams, then Dort tries to drive the front and Joel covers the ground to stop him too. – 9:49 PM
Embiid blows up the play by denying Jaylin Williams, then Dort tries to drive the front and Joel covers the ground to stop him too. – 9:49 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Welp Embiid gets to the FT line and Oubre Jr. gets the steal and dunk. It’s now just a 101-99 Thunder lead. OKC calls a timeout with 3:42 left in the 4Q – 9:43 PM
Welp Embiid gets to the FT line and Oubre Jr. gets the steal and dunk. It’s now just a 101-99 Thunder lead. OKC calls a timeout with 3:42 left in the 4Q – 9:43 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Should be a heck of a finish here in Philadelphia, with the Thunder now leading 101-99 with 3:42 remaining after a Kelly Oubre steal and breakaway dunk.
Joel Embiid is up to 26 minutes tonight, and looks on pace to play around 30. – 9:43 PM
Should be a heck of a finish here in Philadelphia, with the Thunder now leading 101-99 with 3:42 remaining after a Kelly Oubre steal and breakaway dunk.
Joel Embiid is up to 26 minutes tonight, and looks on pace to play around 30. – 9:43 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Joel Embiid often looks rusty at the start of seasons, and the same is true tonight. 5-11 with 5 TOs and 7 ast. Good thing he’s coming back with enough time to find his footing. – 9:27 PM
Joel Embiid often looks rusty at the start of seasons, and the same is true tonight. 5-11 with 5 TOs and 7 ast. Good thing he’s coming back with enough time to find his footing. – 9:27 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
This is wild that Embiid closing with this much time left in the fourth and he’s just out there pancaking dudes – 9:25 PM
This is wild that Embiid closing with this much time left in the fourth and he’s just out there pancaking dudes – 9:25 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid checks back in with 10:40 to go in the fourth quarter. Sixers down 2. He has played 21 minutes thus far. – 9:19 PM
Embiid checks back in with 10:40 to go in the fourth quarter. Sixers down 2. He has played 21 minutes thus far. – 9:19 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Allen Iverson sitting courtside in Phillies gear for Embiid’s return. What’s the Philly sports version of Narcan think I just OD’d? – 9:19 PM
Allen Iverson sitting courtside in Phillies gear for Embiid’s return. What’s the Philly sports version of Narcan think I just OD’d? – 9:19 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Thunder 80, 76ers 73
14 Sixers turnovers tonight resulting 13 points – compared to 7 for 2 points for OKC – the difference in this one heading into the fourth.
Tobias Harris: 17-4-3
Joel Embiid: 14-4-7
Chet Holmgren: 15 points
Lu Dort: 13 points – 9:16 PM
After 3: Thunder 80, 76ers 73
14 Sixers turnovers tonight resulting 13 points – compared to 7 for 2 points for OKC – the difference in this one heading into the fourth.
Tobias Harris: 17-4-3
Joel Embiid: 14-4-7
Chet Holmgren: 15 points
Lu Dort: 13 points – 9:16 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Thunder 80, Sixers 73
Chet – 15 points, 3 rebounds
Dort – 13 points, 5 rebounds
Joe – 11 points, 5 assists
JWill – 4 points, 11 assists
Embiid – 14 points, 7 assists
Harris – 17 points
Reed – 10 points, 8 rebounds – 9:15 PM
End of 3Q: Thunder 80, Sixers 73
Chet – 15 points, 3 rebounds
Dort – 13 points, 5 rebounds
Joe – 11 points, 5 assists
JWill – 4 points, 11 assists
Embiid – 14 points, 7 assists
Harris – 17 points
Reed – 10 points, 8 rebounds – 9:15 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Isaiah Joe just snatched a rebound away from Joel Embiid lol great hustle by him – 9:01 PM
Isaiah Joe just snatched a rebound away from Joel Embiid lol great hustle by him – 9:01 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Way delayed first half analysis:
-Embiid gets a pass for being winded. Probably was working on his three-pointer. Haven’t taken three of them, but wasn’t getting his legs under it.
-Isaiah Joe outplaying lots of big money names, that hopefully drivea Morey as insane as it does… – 8:59 PM
Way delayed first half analysis:
-Embiid gets a pass for being winded. Probably was working on his three-pointer. Haven’t taken three of them, but wasn’t getting his legs under it.
-Isaiah Joe outplaying lots of big money names, that hopefully drivea Morey as insane as it does… – 8:59 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Quick break from Embiid Comeback Watch to say…the Phillies & Harp, so back – 8:55 PM
Quick break from Embiid Comeback Watch to say…the Phillies & Harp, so back – 8:55 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Tough second quarter for the Sixers, as they’re outscored by the Thunder 32-21 and head into the break down by 8.
Joel Embiid has 12 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists so far, with 9 from Tobias Harris and 7 off the bench from Buddy.
Teams are shooting a combined 12-39 from 3. – 8:28 PM
Tough second quarter for the Sixers, as they’re outscored by the Thunder 32-21 and head into the break down by 8.
Joel Embiid has 12 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists so far, with 9 from Tobias Harris and 7 off the bench from Buddy.
Teams are shooting a combined 12-39 from 3. – 8:28 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Thunder 54, Sixers 46
Chet – 8 points, 3 rebounds
Wiggins – 10 points, 3 steals
Joe – 9 points, 4 assists
Embiid – 12 points, 4 assists
Harris – 9 points, 3 rebounds
Reed – 6 points, 7 rebounds – 8:28 PM
HALF: Thunder 54, Sixers 46
Chet – 8 points, 3 rebounds
Wiggins – 10 points, 3 steals
Joe – 9 points, 4 assists
Embiid – 12 points, 4 assists
Harris – 9 points, 3 rebounds
Reed – 6 points, 7 rebounds – 8:28 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Thunder 54, Sixers 46. Embiid with a team-high 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds. Payne with 6-5-3. Neither team shooting well from three, until Isaiah Joe just buried two on his former team to help OKC create a cushion. – 8:28 PM
Halftime: Thunder 54, Sixers 46. Embiid with a team-high 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds. Payne with 6-5-3. Neither team shooting well from three, until Isaiah Joe just buried two on his former team to help OKC create a cushion. – 8:28 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Thunder 54, Sixers 46
Aaron Wiggins has 10 points to lead Oklahoma City, which outscored Philadelphia 32-21 in the second quarter.
Joel Embiid us up to 12-3-4 in 14 minutes for the 76ers, going 4-for-9 from the field, while Philly is shooting 43 percent overall. – 8:27 PM
Halftime: Thunder 54, Sixers 46
Aaron Wiggins has 10 points to lead Oklahoma City, which outscored Philadelphia 32-21 in the second quarter.
Joel Embiid us up to 12-3-4 in 14 minutes for the 76ers, going 4-for-9 from the field, while Philly is shooting 43 percent overall. – 8:27 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Looks like, for now, Nurse wants Embiid playing with Batum and Lowry as much as possible.
Embiid has had some good chemistry moments with both thus far; Lowry in the PnR, and Batum flashing to spaces to beat the double and making quick passes from there. – 8:21 PM
Looks like, for now, Nurse wants Embiid playing with Batum and Lowry as much as possible.
Embiid has had some good chemistry moments with both thus far; Lowry in the PnR, and Batum flashing to spaces to beat the double and making quick passes from there. – 8:21 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Clearly going to take Embiid some time to get his legs under him but he immediately fell into a comfortable pick-and-roll partnership with Lowry, so that’s a great early positive – 8:02 PM
Clearly going to take Embiid some time to get his legs under him but he immediately fell into a comfortable pick-and-roll partnership with Lowry, so that’s a great early positive – 8:02 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Sixers 25, Thunder 22
Chet – 8 points
Wallace – 6 points
Wiggins – 4 points, 3 steals
Embiid – 6 points, 2 rebounds
Harris – 6 points
Reed – 6 points, 6 rebounds – 8:01 PM
End of 1Q: Sixers 25, Thunder 22
Chet – 8 points
Wallace – 6 points
Wiggins – 4 points, 3 steals
Embiid – 6 points, 2 rebounds
Harris – 6 points
Reed – 6 points, 6 rebounds – 8:01 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers lead 25-22 at the end of 1. Joel Embiid started a little rusty, as you would expect, but got it going late in the quarter and is up to 6/2/2 in 6 minutes of play.
Some nice synergy between Lowry and Embiid in the pick and roll late in the quarter. – 8:01 PM
Sixers lead 25-22 at the end of 1. Joel Embiid started a little rusty, as you would expect, but got it going late in the quarter and is up to 6/2/2 in 6 minutes of play.
Some nice synergy between Lowry and Embiid in the pick and roll late in the quarter. – 8:01 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 25, Thunder 22 at the end of the first. Embiid had 6 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in six minutes. Harris and Reed also have six apiece. – 8:00 PM
Sixers 25, Thunder 22 at the end of the first. Embiid had 6 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in six minutes. Harris and Reed also have six apiece. – 8:00 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @sixers lead, 25-22, after Q1 versus OKC.
Embiid: 6 PTS / 2 REB / 2 AST
Harris: 6 PTS / 2-2 3FG
Reed: 6 PTS / 6 REB – 8:00 PM
The @sixers lead, 25-22, after Q1 versus OKC.
Embiid: 6 PTS / 2 REB / 2 AST
Harris: 6 PTS / 2-2 3FG
Reed: 6 PTS / 6 REB – 8:00 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Sixers 25, Thunder 22
Joel Embiid with 6 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 6 minutes for Philadelphia in his first game back in two months.
Chet Holmgren with a quick 8 points for OKC. – 8:00 PM
After 1: Sixers 25, Thunder 22
Joel Embiid with 6 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 6 minutes for Philadelphia in his first game back in two months.
Chet Holmgren with a quick 8 points for OKC. – 8:00 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey smiling so big watching Joel Embiid from the bench
that’s it that’s the tweet – 7:57 PM
Tyrese Maxey smiling so big watching Joel Embiid from the bench
that’s it that’s the tweet – 7:57 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
About 4:15 of action before Embiid’s first rest of the night.
He rested for about 4 minutes and sat at the scorer’s table for a while. Will now play the final 90 seconds of the first quarter. – 7:56 PM
About 4:15 of action before Embiid’s first rest of the night.
He rested for about 4 minutes and sat at the scorer’s table for a while. Will now play the final 90 seconds of the first quarter. – 7:56 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
A busy first four minutes for Joel Embiid before checking out: a charge committed, a jumper and an assist.
Thunder up 16-12 early. Will be interesting to see how many minutes Embiid is able to go in his return. – 7:51 PM
A busy first four minutes for Joel Embiid before checking out: a charge committed, a jumper and an assist.
Thunder up 16-12 early. Will be interesting to see how many minutes Embiid is able to go in his return. – 7:51 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid’s first rest comes at the 7:46 mark of the opening quarter. He had two points on 1-of-2 shooting and one rebound in that initial stint. – 7:45 PM
Embiid’s first rest comes at the 7:46 mark of the opening quarter. He had two points on 1-of-2 shooting and one rebound in that initial stint. – 7:45 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Pregame TNT mentioned that the Sixers said even 50% of Joel Embiid is pretty good for us – 7:43 PM
Pregame TNT mentioned that the Sixers said even 50% of Joel Embiid is pretty good for us – 7:43 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet 3
Embiid charge on Wiggins
76ers lose their challenge
Good opening 45 seconds for OKC. – 7:40 PM
Chet 3
Embiid charge on Wiggins
76ers lose their challenge
Good opening 45 seconds for OKC. – 7:40 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Allen Iverson in the house tonight, taking in Joel Embiid’s @sixers return. – 7:39 PM
Allen Iverson in the house tonight, taking in Joel Embiid’s @sixers return. – 7:39 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
lmao at Nick Nurse challenging an offensive foul on Embiid 56 seconds into the game. We’re so back – 7:38 PM
lmao at Nick Nurse challenging an offensive foul on Embiid 56 seconds into the game. We’re so back – 7:38 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nick Nurse challenged a charge on Joel Embiid 56 seconds into tonight’s game after it wiped away Embiid’s first basket. – 7:38 PM
Nick Nurse challenged a charge on Joel Embiid 56 seconds into tonight’s game after it wiped away Embiid’s first basket. – 7:38 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Really like using Jaylin Williams on Joel Embiid. Him and Chet together gives OKC some paint resistance. – 7:37 PM
Really like using Jaylin Williams on Joel Embiid. Him and Chet together gives OKC some paint resistance. – 7:37 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid introduced for his first home game since Jan. 22 70-point performance vs. the Spurs: pic.twitter.com/mmng3qmcvG – 7:36 PM
Joel Embiid introduced for his first home game since Jan. 22 70-point performance vs. the Spurs: pic.twitter.com/mmng3qmcvG – 7:36 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sounds like the NBA is gonna look into how Joel Embiid went from out to in on the injury report in terms of Sixers handling updates pic.twitter.com/4ZHYv3cU8N – 7:28 PM
Sounds like the NBA is gonna look into how Joel Embiid went from out to in on the injury report in terms of Sixers handling updates pic.twitter.com/4ZHYv3cU8N – 7:28 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
OFFICIAL: Reigning league MVP Joel Embiid makes his return wearing Skechers for the 1st time — after signing a multi-year shoe deal with the brand. 📄
pic.twitter.com/Af6icazd09 – 7:27 PM
OFFICIAL: Reigning league MVP Joel Embiid makes his return wearing Skechers for the 1st time — after signing a multi-year shoe deal with the brand. 📄
pic.twitter.com/Af6icazd09 – 7:27 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The building erupts into a standing ovation as Joel Embiid takes the floor to warm up ahead of player intros tonight in Philly. – 7:25 PM
The building erupts into a standing ovation as Joel Embiid takes the floor to warm up ahead of player intros tonight in Philly. – 7:25 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid is coming back. Tonight. In Philadelphia. Against the Thunder. theathletic.com/5386873/2024/0… – 7:24 PM
Joel Embiid is coming back. Tonight. In Philadelphia. Against the Thunder. theathletic.com/5386873/2024/0… – 7:24 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Oh good TNT broadcast saying there’s gonna be an investigation into how Embiid went from “out, out, out” on the injury report to questionable to playing.
Because of course – 7:11 PM
Oh good TNT broadcast saying there’s gonna be an investigation into how Embiid went from “out, out, out” on the injury report to questionable to playing.
Because of course – 7:11 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Pretty unique/odd update from TNT on Embiid showing up to the arena at 5:30 pm pic.twitter.com/TfmCIPE4Qa – 7:08 PM
Pretty unique/odd update from TNT on Embiid showing up to the arena at 5:30 pm pic.twitter.com/TfmCIPE4Qa – 7:08 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Your quick newser on the return of Joel Embiid with Nick Nurse talking a minutes restriction #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/02/joe… via @SixersWire – 7:07 PM
Your quick newser on the return of Joel Embiid with Nick Nurse talking a minutes restriction #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/02/joe… via @SixersWire – 7:07 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs 76ers
Giddey
Dort
Wiggins
JWill
Chet
No SGA/JDub for OKC.
Embiid in/Maxey out for Philly.
6:30pm on TNT. – 7:07 PM
Thunder starters vs 76ers
Giddey
Dort
Wiggins
JWill
Chet
No SGA/JDub for OKC.
Embiid in/Maxey out for Philly.
6:30pm on TNT. – 7:07 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
joel embiid plays basketball tonight pic.twitter.com/zLELcmqZjW – 7:06 PM
joel embiid plays basketball tonight pic.twitter.com/zLELcmqZjW – 7:06 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sixers starters tonight against Oklahoma City:
Cameron Payne, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid.
No Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams or Tyrese Maxey in tonight’s Sixers-Thunder game. And Joel Embiid makes his return after missing the past two months. – 7:05 PM
Sixers starters tonight against Oklahoma City:
Cameron Payne, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid.
No Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams or Tyrese Maxey in tonight’s Sixers-Thunder game. And Joel Embiid makes his return after missing the past two months. – 7:05 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers starters vs. Oklahoma City
Embiid is AVAILABLE.
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Lowry
Payne – 7:04 PM
Sixers starters vs. Oklahoma City
Embiid is AVAILABLE.
Oubre Jr.
Harris
Embiid
Lowry
Payne – 7:04 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid will play in tonight’s game against the Thunder. Tyrese Maxey remains out. – 7:03 PM
Joel Embiid will play in tonight’s game against the Thunder. Tyrese Maxey remains out. – 7:03 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid is IN tonight.
Starters
Embiid
Harris
Oubre
Lowry
Payne – 7:03 PM
Joel Embiid is IN tonight.
Starters
Embiid
Harris
Oubre
Lowry
Payne – 7:03 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid: Officially available tonight for Sixers vs. Thunder.
Starters are Lowry-Payne-Oubre-Harris-Embiid – 7:03 PM
Joel Embiid: Officially available tonight for Sixers vs. Thunder.
Starters are Lowry-Payne-Oubre-Harris-Embiid – 7:03 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The best @sixers news:
Joel Embiid is available to make his return tonight versus OKC.
Embiid (left knee meniscus procedure) has been out since Jan. 30. – 7:02 PM
The best @sixers news:
Joel Embiid is available to make his return tonight versus OKC.
Embiid (left knee meniscus procedure) has been out since Jan. 30. – 7:02 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
What’s your expectations from Joel Embiid in tonight’s #Sixers vs. #OKCThunder game? pic.twitter.com/YkkfXwmIf1 – 7:01 PM
What’s your expectations from Joel Embiid in tonight’s #Sixers vs. #OKCThunder game? pic.twitter.com/YkkfXwmIf1 – 7:01 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers center Joel Embiid going through his pregame routine. Embiid, who has missed the last two months with a torn meniscus, has been upgraded to questionable for today’s game. His status will be determined after this workout. pic.twitter.com/qXq8DaKpE6 – 6:49 PM
Sixers center Joel Embiid going through his pregame routine. Embiid, who has missed the last two months with a torn meniscus, has been upgraded to questionable for today’s game. His status will be determined after this workout. pic.twitter.com/qXq8DaKpE6 – 6:49 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid has taken the court for his customary pregame workout, to some MVP chants from the fans here inside Wells Fargo Center. – 6:39 PM
Joel Embiid has taken the court for his customary pregame workout, to some MVP chants from the fans here inside Wells Fargo Center. – 6:39 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Joel Embiid update: 76ers star expected to return from knee injury Tuesday vs. Thunder, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 6:04 PM
Joel Embiid update: 76ers star expected to return from knee injury Tuesday vs. Thunder, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 6:04 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
BREAKING: Joel Embiid is expected to make his return vs. OKC tonight, per @wojespn.
He has been out since Jan. 30. pic.twitter.com/JW6hJg7XAy – 6:01 PM
BREAKING: Joel Embiid is expected to make his return vs. OKC tonight, per @wojespn.
He has been out since Jan. 30. pic.twitter.com/JW6hJg7XAy – 6:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
In their first matchup:
Chet — Embiid —
33 PTS 35 PTS
6 REB 11 REB
3 BLK 9 AST
5 3P 4 BLK pic.twitter.com/kaH9XnP59h – 5:58 PM
In their first matchup:
Chet — Embiid —
33 PTS 35 PTS
6 REB 11 REB
3 BLK 9 AST
5 3P 4 BLK pic.twitter.com/kaH9XnP59h – 5:58 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
BREAKING: Joel Embiid is expected to make his return vs. OKC tonight, @wojespn.
He has been out since Jan. 30. pic.twitter.com/SLLkBoIKyr – 5:57 PM
BREAKING: Joel Embiid is expected to make his return vs. OKC tonight, @wojespn.
He has been out since Jan. 30. pic.twitter.com/SLLkBoIKyr – 5:57 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable vs OKC tonight. – 5:52 PM
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable vs OKC tonight. – 5:52 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s game vs. #OKCThunder – 5:52 PM
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s game vs. #OKCThunder – 5:52 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Sixers have upgraded Joel Embiid to questionable for tonight.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 5:51 PM
The Sixers have upgraded Joel Embiid to questionable for tonight.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 5:51 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid will go through his pregame workout to determine availability for tonight, per Nick Nurse. – 5:51 PM
Joel Embiid will go through his pregame workout to determine availability for tonight, per Nick Nurse. – 5:51 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable to play tonight.
(And starting center Mo Bamba is out with an illness) – 5:49 PM
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable to play tonight.
(And starting center Mo Bamba is out with an illness) – 5:49 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s game against the Thunder – 5:49 PM
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s game against the Thunder – 5:49 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable, Sixers say.
Mo Bamba is out with an illness. – 5:49 PM
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable, Sixers say.
Mo Bamba is out with an illness. – 5:49 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for today’s game. – 5:49 PM
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for today’s game. – 5:49 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s game. – 5:49 PM
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s game. – 5:49 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid still listed as OUT on the 5:30 injury report. Nick Nurse scheduled to speak to the media in about 10 minutes. – 5:35 PM
Joel Embiid still listed as OUT on the 5:30 injury report. Nick Nurse scheduled to speak to the media in about 10 minutes. – 5:35 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
There’s a lot on the line for Joel Embiid in these upcoming playoffs. The great @Jason1Goff and I discuss that
pic.twitter.com/PkH1vezPQA – 3:59 PM
There’s a lot on the line for Joel Embiid in these upcoming playoffs. The great @Jason1Goff and I discuss that
pic.twitter.com/PkH1vezPQA – 3:59 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The NBA is closing in on a single-season record for winning teams … as examined in the Monday Musings yesterday alongside updates on the MVP race, Joel Embiid and more: marcstein.substack.com/p/hey-nineteen… – 2:55 PM
The NBA is closing in on a single-season record for winning teams … as examined in the Monday Musings yesterday alongside updates on the MVP race, Joel Embiid and more: marcstein.substack.com/p/hey-nineteen… – 2:55 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid potentially returning, Maxey being the locked in All-star, (he’s playing too many minutes I’ll admit) vote for your pick for #sixers postseason X-Factor now:
libertyballers.com/2024/4/2/24118… – 2:49 PM
Embiid potentially returning, Maxey being the locked in All-star, (he’s playing too many minutes I’ll admit) vote for your pick for #sixers postseason X-Factor now:
libertyballers.com/2024/4/2/24118… – 2:49 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid (left knee) remains listed as out on the 1:30 pm injury report, as he was yesterday. Tyrese Maxey (left hip tightness) is still questionable for tonight’s game.
For OKC, Jalen Williams (left ankle sprain) is out, and SGA (right quad) is questionable. – 1:34 PM
Joel Embiid (left knee) remains listed as out on the 1:30 pm injury report, as he was yesterday. Tyrese Maxey (left hip tightness) is still questionable for tonight’s game.
For OKC, Jalen Williams (left ankle sprain) is out, and SGA (right quad) is questionable. – 1:34 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Joel Embiid is out Tuesday but 76ers star could return from knee injury as soon as this week, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 12:10 PM
Joel Embiid is out Tuesday but 76ers star could return from knee injury as soon as this week, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-… – 12:10 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
🎙📻: Where we stand with two weeks to go — with the NBA standings, this MVP race, Joel Embiid’s return and more — is the focus of the latest #thisleague UNCUT podcast alongside @ChrisBHaynes.
Also: Real-life relationship talk in real time.
All here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 12:00 PM
🎙📻: Where we stand with two weeks to go — with the NBA standings, this MVP race, Joel Embiid’s return and more — is the focus of the latest #thisleague UNCUT podcast alongside @ChrisBHaynes.
Also: Real-life relationship talk in real time.
All here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 12:00 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Sixers still listing Joel Embiid (left knee) as out for tonight’s game against Oklahoma City. Tyrese Maxey (left hip) is listed as questionable. – 11:45 AM
Sixers still listing Joel Embiid (left knee) as out for tonight’s game against Oklahoma City. Tyrese Maxey (left hip) is listed as questionable. – 11:45 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Sixers said Joel Embiid was not at shootaround this morning here in Philadelphia before tonight’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tyres Maxey was at shootaround, and remains questionable with left hip tightness after sitting out Sunday’s win in Toronto. – 11:03 AM
The Sixers said Joel Embiid was not at shootaround this morning here in Philadelphia before tonight’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tyres Maxey was at shootaround, and remains questionable with left hip tightness after sitting out Sunday’s win in Toronto. – 11:03 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Cam Payne on the anticipation that Joel Embiid could be back soon: “We’re all waiting patiently, just like y’all. Or anxiously, you could say.”
He obviously hasn’t played in a game with Embiid yet, but said teammates are “gonna get a lot of open shots” when he returns. – 10:57 AM
Cam Payne on the anticipation that Joel Embiid could be back soon: “We’re all waiting patiently, just like y’all. Or anxiously, you could say.”
He obviously hasn’t played in a game with Embiid yet, but said teammates are “gonna get a lot of open shots” when he returns. – 10:57 AM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: Embiid’s return, scorching Mavs, Luka’s MVP case, MIN/ATL/HOU winning w/o key players, more w @espn_macmahon. Then @coachthorpe Most Improved Player list, BOS late-game offense, much more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/43OpJ3Z
Apple: apple.co/3xj3neZ – 10:53 AM
New Lowe Post podcast: Embiid’s return, scorching Mavs, Luka’s MVP case, MIN/ATL/HOU winning w/o key players, more w @espn_macmahon. Then @coachthorpe Most Improved Player list, BOS late-game offense, much more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/43OpJ3Z
Apple: apple.co/3xj3neZ – 10:53 AM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Choosing between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid last season for first team All-NBA was a clear sign that the system needed to be adjusted.
How will voting be impacted with the new positionless approach moving forward?
With @WillGuillory + @JoshuaBRobbins theathletic.com/5384247/2024/0… – 10:48 AM
Choosing between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid last season for first team All-NBA was a clear sign that the system needed to be adjusted.
How will voting be impacted with the new positionless approach moving forward?
With @WillGuillory + @JoshuaBRobbins theathletic.com/5384247/2024/0… – 10:48 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Tyrese Maxey was at Sixers shootaround this morning. Still questionable with left hip tightness, took jumpers afterwards with De’Anthony Melton.
No Joel Embiid out here — still out with his left meniscus injury. – 10:46 AM
Tyrese Maxey was at Sixers shootaround this morning. Still questionable with left hip tightness, took jumpers afterwards with De’Anthony Melton.
No Joel Embiid out here — still out with his left meniscus injury. – 10:46 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid was not at 76ers shootaround this morning. He is still listed as out for tonight. – 10:46 AM
Joel Embiid was not at 76ers shootaround this morning. He is still listed as out for tonight. – 10:46 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
De’Anthony Melton (who was also back on the road on the most recent trip) is putting up some shots at the end of shootaround. Embiid isn’t out here right now, but that does not mean he was not present. – 10:41 AM
De’Anthony Melton (who was also back on the road on the most recent trip) is putting up some shots at the end of shootaround. Embiid isn’t out here right now, but that does not mean he was not present. – 10:41 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Mitch_Lawrence is on the air!
🏀 Devin Booker Drops 52
🏀 Joel Embiid’s Return
🏀 Iowa & UConn Advance
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/xT6TzoAHpg – 7:02 AM
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Mitch_Lawrence is on the air!
🏀 Devin Booker Drops 52
🏀 Joel Embiid’s Return
🏀 Iowa & UConn Advance
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/xT6TzoAHpg – 7:02 AM
More on this storyline
NBA on TNT: “Joel Embiid is officially playing and starting tonight.” @JaredSGreenberg reports live from Philly with the latest on Joel Embiid’s return to the starting lineup! -via Twitter / April 3, 2024
Mike Vorkunov: Joel Embiid said this absence affected him unlike any. “When I have injuries I just tell myself onto the next one, get better, I’m gonna fix it. But this one took a toll mentally. Being depressed…Still not where I’m supposed to be, especially mentally. But I just love to play” pic.twitter.com/fQhEY4xzsx -via Twitter @MikeVorkunov / April 3, 2024
Tim Bontemps: Final: Sixers 109, Thunder 105 Joel Embiid finishes with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists – including the game-winning steal and free throws in the final minute – in 29 minutes to improve Philadelphia to 27-8 this season when he plays. Next up: Sixers at Heat Thursday. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / April 2, 2024