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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid Questionable for Game 3 of Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. New York Knicks
Embiid’s status could hinge on a right ankle sprain and right hip soreness, while the Knicks list three rotation players on their injury report.
- Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Friday, May 8, 2026, due to a right ankle sprain and hip soreness.
- After falling into a 0-2 series deficit, the 76ers look to rebound after Embiid sat out Wednesday's Game 2, marking a difficult stretch for the former NBA MVP.
- Coach Nick Nurse noted that Embiid woke up with "significant soreness" Wednesday, adding the star "really wants to be out there" and was "genuinely" disappointed.
- With injury concerns mounting, New York's Josh Hart and OG Anunoby are both listed as questionable for the Friday night matchup in Philadelphia.
- Philadelphia is currently a 1.5-point favorite, while Tyrese Maxey remains a key offensive focus after scoring 26 points in Game 2 as the team attempts to avoid a 0-3 hole.
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Knicks vs. 76ers odds update: Experts drop Game 3 predictions after Anunoby, Embiid injury news
On Friday night, the New York Knicks head to Xfinity Mobile Arena to take on the Philadelphia 76ers for their first road game of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Why the 76ers are poised to cover the spread in a must-win Game 3 against the Knicks at home
I put out a MAX play on this series before it began. This is the first time I’ve ever done that, and honestly, my record for MAX plays in the NBA in the past three years is something like 8-1. The one loss was a regular season future that didn’t hit. So, when I feel like it should be a MAX play, I usually hit. I won’t say I’m nervous about this, but I can’t say I feel great about the Knicks being up 2-0 over the 76ers at the moment, considering …
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Total News Sources30
Leaning Left12Leaning Right4Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 41%
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