New MVP Embiid says he’s ‘possible’ for Game 2 vs Celtics
New MVP Embiid says he’s ‘possible’ for Game 2 vs Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid celebrates after a 3-point basket by James Harden during the final minute of Game 1 against the Boston Celtics in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, left, walks on the court during the beginning of the second half of Game 1 against the Boston Celtics in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid celebrates after a 3-point basket by James Harden during the final minute of Game 1 against the Boston Celtics in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid celebrates after a 3-point basket by James Harden during the final minute of Game 1 against the Boston Celtics in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, left, walks on the court during the beginning of the second half of Game 1 against the Boston Celtics in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, left, walks on the court during the beginning of the second half of Game 1 against the Boston Celtics in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Philadelphia center Joel picked up a pricey gift on Wednesday when 76ers teammate James Harden presented him with a Rolex watch to celebrate being named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player.
Embiid would like to reciprocate by joining Harden on the court for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics.
“It’s a possibility, just like it was a possibility in the first game,” Embiid told reporters after doing some light shooting at the new Boston Garden. “Obviously, I want to play.”
Embiid said at a news conference to discuss winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award that he will need to see how his sprained right knee feels before the game on Wednesday night, when the Sixers will try to take a 2-0 lead over the Celtics.
The oft-injured Embiid led the NBA in scoring for the second straight season, playing in 66 games — the second-most in his career. He missed the last game of Philadelphia’s first-round sweep of the Brooklyn Nets and the first game of the second round, when the Sixers beat Boston to steal the home-court advantage in the series.
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