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Joel Embiid, Sixers' Final Injury Report Status for Game 5 vs. Knicks

Will Joel Embiid take on the New York Knicks for Game 5?

Justin Grasso

Dec 6, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9),
Dec 6, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9), / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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The first-round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks hasn’t featured a healthy Joel Embiid, but that hasn’t stopped the seven-time All-Star from clocking long shifts.

After going through a two-month recovery period following meniscus surgery, Embiid returned with intentions of having a major impact on the Sixers’ playoff run, which started with a series against the New York Knicks.

Despite dealing with multiple setbacks at this point, including a case of Bell’s palsy in addition to his knee concerns, Embiid has averaged 40 minutes on the floor through four games, which marks a career-high in the playoffs.

Even while battling through setbacks, Embiid has produced at a high level for the Sixers. So far, he’s averaged 35 points, nine rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block. Unfortunately, the Sixers have struggled to find success as a team.

Heading into Tuesday’s game, the Sixers trail 1-3. While they had control for most of Sunday’s Game 4 matchup, the Knicks managed to come out on top in the end. Now, the Sixers have their backs against the wall at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

Leading up to the matchup, the Sixers expectedly listed Embiid as questionable before revealing he’s dealing with another setback. When the team gathered for a Tuesday morning shootaround session, Embiid was absent as he rested with a migraine.

The Sixers also missed the veteran forward Kelly Oubre, who was under the weather as well. With another player on the injury report, and another illness in play for Embiid, the Sixers are facing quite a few obstacles with their season on the line on Tuesday.

Apr 28, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looses
Apr 28, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looses / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Sixers vs. Knicks Game 5 Final Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers

Robert Covington- OUT

Joel Embiid- AVAILABLE

Kelly Oubre- AVAILABLE

New York Knicks

Julius Randle- OUT

Bojan Bogdanovic- OUT

Jalen Brunson- AVAILABLE

Mitchell Robinson- AVAILABLE

Jericho Sims- AVAILABLE

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Justin Grasso

JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA