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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid missed the first three games of the first round of the playoffs recovering from an appendectomy, but he's played -- and thri
Joel Embiid has overcome injuries and appendix removal that led him to play just 38 games in the regular season -- thanks to play in the NBA playoffs so far in 2026, his Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics in seven contests.
For someone whose availability changes faster than the direction of the wind, Joel Embiid sure has a sense of humor. Especially after the scare he gave everyone watching the final clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics this season.
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