On Saturday, a post claimed that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid would be absent from Game 7 against the Boston Celtics due to a toe injury.
Brian Caldwell stated that the former NBA MVP had “stubbed his toe.” However, this tweet is unfounded, as no known outlet or credible source confirms Embiid’s absence for Game 7.
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The X account, @BrianCaldNBA, appears to be a parody account. It is not associated with any outlet and frequently posts satirical content.
Analyzing the Official Injury Report for Celtics-Sixers Game 7
The official injury report for Saturday’s Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers lists Joel Embiid (appendectomy) and Paul George (illness) as probable. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum is ruled out due to left knee stiffness.
Embiid had an emergency appendectomy with three days left in the regular season. He made a comeback in Game 4, less than three weeks after the surgery.
Joel Embiid Expresses Frustration Over Playoff Losses to Celtics
Joel Embiid has been eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the playoffs three times in his career. Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 106-93 victory in Game 6 on Thursday, Embiid expressed his determination to secure his first playoff series win against the Celtics.
“I’ve been playing these guys for so long,” Embiid said. “I’m tired of losing to them. We have a chance to accomplish something special. They’re a great team when you look at everything they have, that’s a super team.”
Boston has consistently outperformed Philadelphia in the playoffs. The last time the Sixers defeated the Celtics in a postseason series was in 1982.
The Celtics had a strong 3-1 series lead before the Sixers won Game 5 in Boston and Game 6 in Philadelphia, forcing a decisive game.
Joel Embiid has been instrumental in these wins, averaging 26.0 points, 8.0 assists, and 7.0 rebounds on 43.9% shooting over the last two games. He delivered an outstanding performance in Game 5, scoring 33 points and providing eight assists.
Edited by Kim Daniel Rubinos
