NBA Playoffs 76ers Hawks: Doc Rivers Speaks About Joel Embiid Before Game 3

The Philadelphia 76ers play the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 on Friday in Atlanta.

The 76ers are coming off a win in Game 2 after losing Game 1.

Before the game, Doc Rivers spoke to reporters about Joel Embiid, and his status which is now a game-time decision.

The Tweets about Rivers speaking pre-game can be seen from Tom Moore of the Buck County Courier Times, and Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

#Sixers coach Doc Rivers: 'I don't think (Joel Embiid's questionable status each game) will change, but he feels great. I anticipate him playing.'
— Tom Moore (@TomMoorePhilly) June 11, 2021

Doc Rivers: Joel Embiid "feels great." Anticipate him playing Game 3, but always cautious and he needs to clear all the checkpoints.
— Noah Levick (@NoahLevick) June 11, 2021

The Philadelphia 76ers are 1.5-point favorites for Game 3 in Atlanta against the Hawks, according to FanDuel.

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

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