Joel Embiid did not attend Sixers' shootaround, questionable vs. Celtics

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BOSTON–The Philadelphia 76ers are set to pay a visit to the Boston Celtics on Friday and they might have to battle without the reigning league MVP. Joel Embiid, who missed Wednesday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans due to an illness, did not attend shootaround on Friday morning from the TD Garden. He is still listed as questionable for the matchup with the Celtics. If Embiid can’t go, the Sixers will likely once again rely on Marcus Morris Sr. who has gotten the start in the two games the big fella has missed on the season. Philadelphia likes his ability to stretch the floor which helps their spacing on offense. No, he was not. He remains questionable for tonight. https://t.co/7iE18hj2tG — Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) December 1, 2023 While Embiid was not at shootaround, Kelly Oubre Jr. was. The veteran forward from Kansas continues to recover from a fractured rib when he was struck by a vehicle back on Nov. 11. He remains out against the Celtics, but his being at shootaround is a good sign. Kelly Oubre Jr. putting some shots up before shootaround in Boston #Sixers pic.twitter.com/7vfUzebeMe — Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) December 1, 2023 The Sixers and the Celtics will tip off at 7:30 p.m. EST. If Embiid can’t suit up, then it will certainly be a tough challenge for Philadelphia. Sixers vs. Celtics game preview: Lineups, how to watch, broadcast infoFull injury report for Joel Embiid, Sixers in road matchup vs. CelticsSixers rule Kelly Oubre Jr. out vs. Celtics, could return vs. Wizards Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Sixers Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning An error has occured Please re-enter your email address. Thanks for signing up! You'll now receive the top Sixers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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