Embiid possible return in game 3

[j3lademaster]

There’s optimism Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will return tonight in Game 3 vs. Heat, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He has been fitted for a mask and will need to feel comfortable before green light. One of the NBA's great play-through-pain efforts recently.

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1522608908707241985

Too late? If he comes back I'll be rooting for him, but 6ers morale seem down in the dumpster with Harden leading them... "leading".

[MrFonzworth]

Not too late, an Embiid return on top of a Philly crowd for the next two games can uplift the rest of the team and make it a competitive series. A number one seed isn't expected to drop one of the first two at home anyway, Sixers in 6 if Embiid plays tonight.

[fsvr54]

He he plays anywhere near normal, Philly can win the series.

[j3lademaster]

Not too late, an Embiid return on top of a Philly crowd for the next two games can uplift the rest of the team and make it a competitive series. A number one seed isn't expected to drop one of the first two at home anyway, Sixers in 6 if Embiid plays tonight.Well, the lower seed isn't supposed to win either. Miami's confidence is through the roof, and Philadelphia lost by margins of 14 and 16 respectively. This isn't a case like the Nets where their roleplayers kept the games close. If Embiid comes back and the series becomes competitive, Embiid needs to be seen as a true leader on top of a top 3 player.

[fourkicks44]

Well, the lower seed isn't supposed to win either. Miami's confidence is through the roof, and Philadelphia lost by margins of 14 and 16 respectively. This isn't a case like the Nets where their roleplayers kept the games close. If Embiid comes back and the series becomes competitive, Embiid needs to be seen as a true leader on top of a top 3 player.

Tbh the Sixers were pretty competitive mostly for three quarters.

I don't expect their shooters to be as inaccurate at home as they have been the first two games. If Joel comes back at a serviceable level their interior issues will be fixed.

But you are correct, tonight's game is do or die of they want to make this a series.

[tontoz]

I heard he couldn't even look at his phone a couple of days ago.

[Mask the Embiid]

https://c.tenor.com/9nlw1iGDoA8AAAAC/signs-batman.gif


https://youtu.be/LLFtgDd16Wg

[RRR3]

https://c.tenor.com/9nlw1iGDoA8AAAAC/signs-batman.gif


https://www.kapwing.com/videos/6275742c424d36006084c803
Can’t wait for the excuses when Bam shuts him down.

[Mask the Embiid]

Can’t wait for the excuses when Bam shuts him down.

He's playing with one eye and only his left hand (+ spotted heat 2 wins).....bam should shut him down and win the series.....but if he doesnt :oldlol: oh boy is it gonna be a rough couple of months for you on ish

[meat]

I hear they're still gonna start Deandre Jordan whether you guys like it or not.

[meat]

They don't call Glenn Rivers "Doc" for no reason.

[FultzNationRISE]

He's playing with one eye and only his left hand (+ spotted heat 2 wins).....bam should shut him down and win the series.....but if he doesnt :oldlol: oh boy is it gonna be a rough couple of months for you on ish

This is why I suspect Doc and Daryl privately breathed a big sigh of relief when Embiid got hurt. Automatic built-in excuse for a squad that was almost certain to fall short of expectations anyway.

[j3lademaster]

I hear they're still gonna start Deandre Jordan whether you guys like it or not.Bam vs 76er bigs:

Deandre: 9-10 shooting
Reed: 2-5
Millsap: 1-1

https://twitter.com/Sedano/status/1522258823129485314?s=20&t=Jf99skJeDWoU2hytJPCvGA

Jordan is terrible. And if you're not going to play Embiid 40 minutes and try to win might as well shut him down for the playoffs. It's all or nothing, none of this 20-30 min off the bench bullshit.

[Jay-B]

He’s gonna try to play if there’s even a little chance, I mean what do they got to lose they are down 0-2. I bet he’s a go

[tontoz]

Have to give him props for playing even if it doesn't go well. He hand was already messed up and needs surgery.

Contrast that with Simmons.....:facepalm

[hold this L]

Bam vs 76er bigs:

Deandre: 9-10 shooting
Reed: 2-5
Millsap: 1-1

https://twitter.com/Sedano/status/1522258823129485314?s=20&t=Jf99skJeDWoU2hytJPCvGA

Jordan is terrible. And if you're not going to play Embiid 40 minutes and try to win might as well shut him down for the playoffs. It's all or nothing, none of this 20-30 min off the bench bullshit.

Why does Doc keep playing Deandre?

https://media3.giphy.com/media/HwmB7t7krGnao/giphy.gif?cid=790b7611e04e76dd1e01c27c471fd9bc504a 4c075dc480ff&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g

[MrFonzworth]

Bam vs 76er bigs:

Deandre: 9-10 shooting
Reed: 2-5
Millsap: 1-1

https://twitter.com/Sedano/status/1522258823129485314?s=20&t=Jf99skJeDWoU2hytJPCvGA

Jordan is terrible. And if you're not going to play Embiid 40 minutes and try to win might as well shut him down for the playoffs. It's all or nothing, none of this 20-30 min off the bench bullshit.

That's almost unbelievable. DJ's played 30 minutes in 2 games, crazy he's a former 1st team defense and all NBA. Washed beyond belief.

[Mask the Embiid]

Have to give him props for playing even if it doesn't go well. He hand was already messed up and needs surgery.

Contrast that with Simmons.....:facepalm
And yet he’s hated because he’s human and did a air plane dance infront of a crowd that talks shit to him non stop and made non stop memes of him on Twitter to troll him for 3 years. O what a terrible person!

[Full Court]

Sorry, OP, ain't gonna happen. He may be back for game 4, but he won't be playing in game 3.

[fourkicks44]

Sorry, OP, ain't gonna happen. He may be back for game 4, but he won't be playing in game 3.

Got some bad news for you, bro.

[GrayGoat]

Sorry, OP, ain't gonna happen. He may be back for game 4, but he won't be playing in game 3.

Nah he’s playing game 3 and sitting out game four after this blowout loss

[MrFonzworth]

Nah he’s playing game 3 and sitting out game four after this blowout loss

:yaohappy:

[8Ball]

Sorry, OP, ain't gonna happen. He may be back for game 4, but he won't be playing in game 3.

Forum retard :lol

[Full Court]

Got some bad news for you, bro.

No that's good news. I did call it wrong though. Good on Embiid for playing through some adversity.

[Full Court]

Forum retard :lol

Says the idiot who's just as big a loser as his hero Bronie. :roll:

:lebroncry:

[MrFonzworth]

Nah he’s playing game 3 and sitting out game four after this blowout loss

:roll::roll::roll::roll::roll:

[j3lademaster]

Not too late, an Embiid return on top of a Philly crowd for the next two games can uplift the rest of the team and make it a competitive series. A number one seed isn't expected to drop one of the first two at home anyway, Sixers in 6 if Embiid plays tonight.


Tbh the Sixers were pretty competitive mostly for three quarters.

I don't expect their shooters to be as inaccurate at home as they have been the first two games. If Joel comes back at a serviceable level their interior issues will be fixed.

But you are correct, tonight's game is do or die of they want to make this a series.Good call.

[Shooter]

Sorry, OP, ain't gonna happen. He may be back for game 4, but he won't be playing in game 3.

Full Tard strikes again :lol

[MrFonzworth]

Good call.

:cheers:

[kawhileonard2]

He needed to return yesterday.

[Axe]

Full Tard strikes again :lol
:roll:

[Im so nba'd out]

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Well we’ll we’ll….lookey what we got here folks…

[j3lademaster]

Well we’ll we’ll….lookey what we got here folks…Hindsight's 20/20. It wasn't inconceivable that Bam could have very well outplayed an injured Embiid.

[Full Court]

Full Tard strikes again :lol

How'd I do on my prediction about no AD, no playoffs?

:roll:

[1987_Lakers]

How'd I do on my prediction about no AD, no playoffs?

:roll:

Or Morant winning MVP.

[Full Court]

Or Morant winning MVP.

We'll see. He might still win finals MVP. ;)

[fourkicks44]

TBF to Full Court, even the NBA fined the 76ers for misleading the world over Embiid's availability and injury status before game 3.

Anyone that wasn't reading, watching, listening or engaging with social media up until tip off wouldn't have known he was playing and was probably right to assume he had no chance of playing game 3.

https://sports-yahoo-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/nba-fines-sixers-50k-failing-225952650.html?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#amp_tf=From%20%2 51%24s&aoh=16520485318075&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Fnba-fines-sixers-50k-failing-225952650.html

[Gohan]

We'll see. He might still win finals MVP. ;)

his dad has the same chance of winning finals mvp as his son does.

[Full Court]

his dad has the same chance of winning finals mvp as his son does.

Unlikely, sure. But anything's possible. This is been a crazy post season already.