Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers says Joel Embiid accessible for Recreation Four as thumb harm ‘cannot worsen’

Joel Embiid is obtainable for Recreation Four of the 76ers‘ first-round collection in opposition to the Raptors regardless of a thumb harm.

Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers mentioned that “there’s concern” concerning the harm however that “it’s what it’s.”

“The one factor we all know is it could possibly’t worsen,” Rivers mentioned.

Embiid is experiencing important ache and discomfort in his proper thumb. The preliminary examination instructed ligament harm, sources informed ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski, however an MRI continues to be wanted to be taught the extent of the harm. Rivers mentioned Embiid will seemingly get an MRI when the group will get again to Philadelphia.

Rivers declined to verify whether or not Embiid has ligament harm however mentioned, “It is not a very good harm. I am going to depart it at that.”

With a 3-Zero lead over the Raptors, the Sixers have an opportunity to shut out the collection Saturday afternoon.

An MVP candidate, Embiid has been the perfect participant within the collection, averaging 27.7 factors and 13.Zero rebounds coming into Recreation 4.