Joel Embiid has returned to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics, giving the team back one of its central figures at a critical stage of the series.
Embiid’s availability comes just two and a half weeks after he underwent an emergency appendectomy. The quick turnaround puts him back on the floor for Philadelphia as the 76ers continue their postseason matchup with Boston.
The 76ers will have Embiid in uniform for Game 4, marking a significant development for a team looking to compete with the Celtics in the playoff series. His return restores a key presence to Philadelphia’s lineup after his brief absence following the procedure.