In light of the NBA regular season concluding rapidly, the Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid’s injury update,76ers Star to Join Team on Road Trip for Workouts, said by Nick Nurse, is under the microscope to the point of most fans’ perception. Nick Nurse, head coach, gives a clue of how fellow player Embiid would feature on the team’s upcoming road trip, with many home fans puzzling over the rumours about him returning.
While Nurse, the team’s coach, preferred not to precisely specify an exact date of Embiid’s return, he did mention that he is gradually progressing through various steps of his treatment and rehabilitation program. On the other hand, his reassurance on the matter is remarkable: the towering centre stays with the Sixers till the end, travelling with them to twelve different places, starting with Cleveland and ending in Toronto.
Even though Embiid joined the group doing drills, he just watched the live drills that ran for two hours. With a meniscal tear (in this case on Feb. 30th), Embiid underwent surgery on Feb. 7th, giving him approximately 28 missed games.
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About working out during practice, Nurse emphasized, “Joel has been there, not only going through the motions and taking part like other players during those practices but also training for skills and other sessions with the assistance of his teammates.”
After last night’s difficult loss against the Clippers, the confidence-shattering game, Nurse mentioned a desire for all key players, particularly Embiid, as well as Melton and Covington, to be back on the court. Nevertheless, he maintained that his team is prepared and willing to go through the process of readying themselves and polishing their displays, despite the limited resources they currently have at their disposal.
The hopelessness of knowing Nurse’s tentative answer for Embiid’s rehabilitation is no barrier to the fan’s world, where optimism has permanently settled. Only last few days since the latest rumors about a chance of Embiid coming back before the playoffs start on April 16. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski suggested that he may be back ‘not “If,” but “When.” Perhaps before Joel Embiid plays a few regular-season games, Embiid may fit into the playoffs at all.
Embed’s absence as early as January haunts the season of the Philadelphia Sixers making it tough for them to sail through. Nevertheless, the team’s executive board still takes measures to make sure that they strengthen their current game plan, allowing them to have better playoff potential.
With the regular season approaching the last slate of matches, the playoff picture for Philadelphia is still murky at best. In the main games ahead, including those against the Heat, Grizzlies, and the Spurs, the Sixers will grip their playoff spot while also being prepared for the possible chance that Embiid to return to the team if he is medically clear.
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