Doc Rivers Says Joel Embiid Is Doubtful for 76ers vs. Celtics Game 1

Philadelphia could be without its star center in the opening game of its semifinal series.

76ers coach Doc Rivers announced Saturday that Joel Embiid is doubtful for game 1 of Philadelphia's second round series against the Celtics.

The first game of the semifinal series is slated for May 1. Embiid has not played since suffering a sprained knee during Game 3 of the series against the Nets. 

The 76ers star center was ruled out of Philadelphia's series-clinching Game 4 win against Brooklyn last Saturday.

Embiid had complaints about soreness behind his knee Immediately after the 76ers’ Game 3 win. In that game, he played 38 minutes while finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds and committed a controversial flagrant foul for kicking Nic Claxton.

The six-time All-Star led the league in points per game (33.1) for a second consecutive season, while also grabbing 10.2 rebounds per contest.