The Sixers are listing star center Joel Embiid as questionable to face the Brooklyn Nets in Game 3.
Embiid is still dealing with left knee soreness.
Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for tomorrow night.
— Jon Johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) April 17, 2019
The Sixers and Nets are tied at 1-1. Games 3 and 4 will be in Brooklyn.
Embiid is averaging 22.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks through the first two games of the series while shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 73.1 percent from the free-throw line. Embiid hasn't made a 3-pointer yet.
The Sixers need to win at least one game in Brooklyn to get home-court advantage back. It would be a shock if Embiid didn't play in Game 3. He was listed as a game-time decision for Games 1 and 2 at home.
Nets big man Jarrett Allen is a good defender, but Embiid is one of the best players in the league and can score at will in the paint. If the Sixers want to win this series, they will need Embiid to dominate the front court like he did throughout the regular season.
Ben Simmons rebounded from his putrid Game 1 and played really good in Game 2. The Sixers have the more talented roster. Led by Embiid, Philly should find a way to win this series and advance to the second round.
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