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76ers' Joel Embiid Back for Game 3; Knicks' OG Anunoby Out
Joel Embiid returned to the starting lineup after missing Game 2, while the Knicks said OG Anunoby remains day-to-day with a hamstring strain.
- On Friday, the New York Knicks ruled forward OG Anunoby out for Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a right hamstring strain, while 76ers center Joel Embiid returned to the starting lineup.
- Anunoby sustained a right hamstring strain late in New York's 108-102 victory Wednesday; ESPN insider Tim MacMahon advised against playing him Friday, citing risk of losing him for the postseason.
- Averaging 21.4 points and 1.9 blocks per game over eight postseason games, the forward has been pivotal for the Knicks, making his health a major organizational priority.
- Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse confirmed Embiid would play Friday following a morning shootaround; the 76ers entered Game 3 trailing 0-2 in the series.
- Anunoby's status for Sunday's Game 4 in Philadelphia remains day-to-day and uncertain, though the Knicks organization maintains optimism regarding his potential return later in the series.
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Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid returned to action for Friday's Game 3 against the visiting New York Knicks after sitting out Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second-round series with right hip and right ankle injuries. Embiid fueled Philadelphia's first-round comeback over the Boston Celtics after missing the first three games due to an
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