NBA Playoffs: 76ers' Joel Embiid Status Against Hawks

Joel Embiid is questionable for Game 1 against the Hawks on Sunday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are set to take on the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the NBA Playoffs on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.

Yet, the All-Star Embiid is questionable for Game 1, according to Shams Charania of The Atheltic, and his status can be seen in a Tweet below from Charania. 

Sources: 76ers‘ Joel Embiid (small meniscus tear) is listed questionable for Game 1 of East semifinals vs. Atlanta on Sunday. Embiid will go through treatment and workout to determine final playing status.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 5, 2021

The 76ers are 2.5 point favorites over the Atlanta Hawks for Game 1, according to FanDuel.

More on the Philadelphia 76ers and the series can be read here.

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