The Philadelphia 76ers have only a handful of games remaining in the regular season but are limping to the finish line. Injuries have contributed to their struggles of late, and the 76ers would like to get healthy before the playoffs. However, they can’t afford to rest their star players with playoff seeding on the line. While they are unlikely to catch the Boston Celtics for the second seed in the East, they can secure the third seed.
That said, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made up significant ground with their recent play, and a bad stretch by the 76ers could cause them to drop from third to fourth in the East. Not if 76ers superstar and MVP candidate Joel Embiid can help it, but will he play their next game against the Dallas Mavericks?
Joel Embiid’s injury status for the 76ers’ game against Dallas on March 29th
While listed on the injury report as questionable with a right shoulder injury, Embiid will likely try to play against Dallas. After all, the MVP trophy could be on the line. With a strong showing, Embiid could all but wrap up the award.
Update:
ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid (calf) and James Harden (Achilles) are returning to the lineup vs. the Dallas Mavericks (ESPN, 7:30 PM). Both tested injuries on court pregame and are good to go.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 29, 2023
When will Embiid play?
Joel Embiid will play against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday after missing the 76ers game against the Nuggets.
Philadelphia 76ers complete injury report
In addition to Embiid, Daniel House Jr. is also questionable to play against the Mavericks with a shoulder injury. Harden also appears on the 76ers’ injury report.
Philadelphia 76ers’ next 5 games
After the team’s upcoming game against Dallas, the Sixers face a tough five-game stretch that could determine their seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They’ll play five Eastern Conference playoff teams, all vying for a better seed. Here are Philadelphia’s next five games:
All times are Eastern.
Friday, March 31st, Toronto, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 2nd, Milwaukee, 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 4th, Boston, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 6th, Miami, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 7th, at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
Ultimately, Embiid will against the Mavericks. If he does play, however, then he will get a chance to potentially wrap up the MVP award.