BREAKING: Joel Embiid On Track To Return For Game 2 vs. Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is on track to play in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, according to NBA Insider Shams Charania.
Embiid -- who was named the NBA MVP -- has been dealing with a "pretty serious" LCL sprain that forced him to miss Game 1 of the series as the Sixers pulled off the upset win on the road.
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“Joel Embiid wins MVP last night and then he turns to his team… and says ‘I’m back’ - I’m told this morning he is indeed on track to play tonight” 💪@ShamsCharania with the latest on Joel Embiid’s injury, on track to return tonight in Game 2 vs Celtics#RunItBack pic.twitter.com/DzmCEZPmBR
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The 76ers are 7.5-point underdogs in Game 2 against the Celtics and are +108 to win the series. For the latest odds, visit FanDuel Sportsbook.
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