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Joel Embiid made a gutsy return from an appendectomy. The 76ers are still in trouble against Boston
- Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid returned Sunday for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics, but the team lost 128-96, trailing the series 3-1 heading into Tuesday's Game 5.
- Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy on April 9 in Houston, returning to the court just 17 days later after missing the final regular-season games and first three playoff contests.
- In 34 minutes, Embiid tallied 26 points and 10 rebounds, though teammates Tyrese Maxey and Paul George struggled to adapt as Maxey took just three shots in the first half.
- Head coach Nick Nurse described the first-half offensive performance as "disjointed," noting the team's inability to match Boston's rebounding and physicality in what he called an unacceptable effort.
- Philadelphia faces elimination in Game 5, requiring three consecutive wins to advance while attempting to stabilize its offense against a Boston frontcourt that has dominated the series.
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When talking about NBA players with injury problems, the first name is Joel Embiid, who made his return and debut in the playoffs on April 26 in the fourth match between the 76ers and Celtics.On April 9, the Sixers gave the news that Embiid was undergoing emergency appendicitis surgery and only 17 days later returned to lead the 76ers in offensive.In addition, he was seen with a bandage in the abdominal part, which suggests that his recovery was…
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