“We’ve made a lot of progress”

Embiid is currently out of the lineup due to a knee injury. Because he seriously injured his left knee at the end of January. He was confirmed to be absent for a considerable period of time after injuring his meniscus cartilage. At the time of the injury, he was confirmed to be out for at least six weeks and up to eight weeks.

However, as the injury is not light and it may take more than eight weeks to return, much attention is being paid to whether he will return or not. For Philadelphia, it is a moment to decide on farming this season, so we have no choice but to pay keen attention to his return.

Fortunately, he won’t have a problem coming back at the end of the regular season. Philadelphia manager Nick Nurse explained Embiid’s condition after the recent home win over the Charlotte Hornets. “We’ve made a lot of progress,” Nurse said.

“Everyone is interested in how long it will take,” he said, adding, “It is important to come back when he is ready to play.” The specific timing of his return is not known, but as there seems to be a recovery, it seems possible to return before the playoffs even if it is late.

Regarding the possibility of returning before the playoffs, Nurse also expressed optimism about Embiid’s return at the end of the season, saying, “I hope, and I think I can say I’m confident.” If Embiid joins in, Philadelphia is not short of being considered a dark horse in the playoffs.

However, the Philadelphia Phillies have not been able to avoid a drop in the rankings due to Embiid’s absence. So far, they are 37–30 down to seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Although Embiid was listed in the upper middle of the conference before he was injured, he was only 8–15 in 23 games right after his injury. 토토사이트넷