Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, who missed the morning shootaround due to a migraine, has been cleared to play in Game 5 against the New York Knicks. Despite concerns about his knee injury, Embiid, the NBA's reigning MVP, is set to participate after being listed as questionable earlier in the day. He has been a key player in the series, averaging 35 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists over the first four games.
Joel Embiid is officially available to play in Tuesday’s Game 5 at the Knicks, after missing shootaround with a migraine headache. Embiid, the NBA’s reigning MVP, is averaging 35 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in the series’ first four games. https://t.co/lBoQXMwUiK
Joel Embiid is LOCKED IN and ready to deliver a big Game 5. 💪 🔒 https://t.co/UZ1xa870PR
Joel Embiid's good to roll for the 76ers and will start tonight. Wasn't at shootaround due to a migraine
Sixers’ Joel Embiid missed shootaround, listed as questionable for Game 5 with a migraine https://t.co/HQEIDcJvfb via @phillyinquirer
76ers star Joel Embiid misses shootaround before Game 5 vs. Knicks with a migraine @FiifiFrimpong https://t.co/BUQsA4AcAB
Joel Embiid misses shootaround with migraine before Game 5 vs. Knicks https://t.co/S2ZL6GYxlF https://t.co/HlUTeryWdp
Joel Embiid did not participate in morning shootaround due to a migraine, the team announced. He remains questionable to play in Game 5 due to knee injury recovery. https://t.co/RwZuqlwicr
Kelly Oubre Jr did not feel well and missed shootaround, per the 76ers. Joel Embiid is also not at shootaround due to a migraine. Still questionable with knee injury
Joel Embiid is not at shootaround. He is questionable with a migraine.
Joel Embiid missed shootaround this morning with a migraine. His status for tonight’s game remains questionable.