Sixers' Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. miss shootaround before Game 5
Apr 28, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives for a shot in front of Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) during the second half of game four of the first round in the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers are getting set to take on the New York Knicks in an elimination game from Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Sixers are down 3-1 in the series and are looking to live and fight for another day.
As the Sixers convened for shootaround on Tuesday morning, it was revealed that Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr. would not attend for Philadelphia. Embiid is dealing with a migraine and is resting while Oubre did not feel well so they both missed shootaround.
It does not change Embiid’s status for Tuesday. He is still questionable due to his left knee injury recovery.
Joel Embiid is missing shootaround due to a migraine. He’s resting. No change in his questionable status for tonight. #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) April 30, 2024
As for Oubre, the Sixers just stated that he is not feeling well. One has to assume that he will do everything he can to ensure that he’s ready to go for Tuesday’s ginormous game.
Kelly Oubre Jr. did not feel well this morning and will not attend shootaround #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) April 30, 2024
Tip off is set for 7 p.m. EDT from New York City.
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