Embiid's Playoff Return: Sixers' Game Changer

On April 26, Joel Mbid is suiting up for the Philadelphia 76ers in game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.

Less than a month after his emergency appendectomy on April 9, the former Mbid got clear to play, jumping back into the playoffs way ahead of the usual 6-week recovery timeline.

He sat out Friday's game 3, listed as doubtful while the 6ers dropped a tight 108-100 loss.

But right before Tiff Off on Sunday, Philly announced he was good to go and starting with a special wrap around his midsection for protection.

Invited have been grinding through strength training last week to make this happen.

This season, he averaged 26.9 points and 7.7 rebounds over just 38 games, his third straight year under 40.

Appearances thanks to nagging injuries like an oblique strain, knee issues, and shin problems.

Missing him early, led Boston take game 1 by 22 points, though Philly bounced back with a 14-point win in game 2.

Now the Celtics hold a 2-to-1 series lead, heading into Philly.

Mbid's return could flip the script, giving the 6ers that dominant big-man presence they've been craving as the playoffs heat up.

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