Joel Embiid Ruled Out for Critical Game 2 Against Knicks
After being listed as probable on Monday, Sixers center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Game 2 against the New York Knicks as Philadelphia tries to steal a game at Madison Square Garden.
Why History is Against Philadelphia at 0-2
Embiid scored just 14 points on 3-of-11 shooting, with four rebounds and one assist playing in just 25 minutes in the Sixers 39-point Game 1 loss on Monday.
During the Sixers series against Boston, Embiid averaged 28.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in four games against the Celtics, helping to lead them to advance to the second round, with the Sixers winning Game 2 in Boston without him.
| This Postseason | ||
|---|---|---|
| With | Without | |
| W-L | 3-2 | 1-2 |
| PPG | 104.4 | 100.7 |
| APG | 22.2 | 18.7 |
| FG pct | 45% | 43% |
Next Man Up: Drummond or Bona?
With Embiid out, look for the Sixers to turn to Andre Drummond or Adem Bona in the starting lineup. The Sixers were 24-14 when Embiid played, compared to 21-23 when he did not this season.
The Sixers will face the New York Knicks in Game 2, and you can listen to all the play-by-play action on 97.3 ESPN with Tom McGinnis calling all the action starting at 7 p.m.
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