The Boston Celtics are currently leading the pack as favorites to take both the Eastern Conference and the NBA championship, but the recent return of Joel Embiid from a knee injury has the potential to shake things up. With Julius Randle out for the season due to shoulder surgery, the Philadelphia 76ers could become serious contenders again if Embiid can stay healthy.
Embiid’s return marks the comeback of a potential MVP, but questions remain about his ability to dominate the court. Despite a strong record when he’s in the game, the 76ers will need to fight their way out of the play-in tournament in order to truly challenge the Celtics and other top teams.
As Embiid continues to work his way back to full strength, the 76ers are in a race to secure a higher playoff seed and avoid potentially challenging matchups in the play-in tournament. With a limited amount of time left in the regular season, every game counts for Philadelphia as they aim to secure a more favorable position heading into the postseason. The stakes are high, and the return of Embiid could be the game-changer that the 76ers need to make a run in the playoffs.
