Following a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, April 3, the Philadelphia 76ers will be back on the court on April 5.
On Saturday, the Sixers will host the Detroit Pistons. They are closing out a back-to-back set.
With Joel Embiid returning to the lineup on Friday, after a confusing situation in Washington, DC, the expected questions came the big man’s way after the win over Minnesota.
Is playing against the Pistons on Saturday a possibility? Embiid took his usual stance.
“There’s a chance,” he told reporters. “I don’t know. I guess these guys decide to let me play or not. So, whatever they tell me, I guess I’ve got to follow.”
The injury report hasn’t been revealed yet, but a “chance” would suggest Embiid could at least be considered questionable.
Joel Embiid Has Been Dealing With A Lot
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 25: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The star center recently claimed that his knee is no longer an issue.
After getting surgery twice over the past two seasons, Embiid hasn’t missed time due to knee soreness since before the NBA All-Star break.
When Embiid missed time throughout March, his absence was the result of an oblique strain, which he suffered during a February 26 battle against the Miami Heat.
Embiid returned to the court on March 25 to face the Chicago Bulls. He played in three games in a row, exceeding 30 minutes in two out of three games (the 28-minute showing was a blowout victory).
Embiid infamously missed Wednesday’s action against the Washington Wizards. As he dealt with an illness, Embiid was ruled out, which led to a lengthy explanation on Friday.
“I was pissed off,” Embiid told reporters.
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“I wanted to play basketball, but I wasn’t allowed to play basketball. So, I think this is more of a question for Daryl Morey and whoever makes the decisions. I think going into Miami, I was pretty sick, but I understood how important the game was, and I still wanted to give us a chance to go out and try to do something because of how important the game was.”
The Sixers didn’t need Embiid in Washington. They scooped up a dominant win over the Wizards before taking down the Timberwolves with him back in the lineup.
Joel Embiid produced 19 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks in 34 minutes of action. The Sixers defeated the Timberwolves 115-103.
The Pistons Are Next On The List
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Every game matters for the 76ers.
Being tied for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, the 76ers can’t let up and allow the Toronto Raptors to get an advantage. The next three games (Pistons, Spurs, and Rockets) are all playoff contenders.
Saturday’s action is against the Eastern Conference’s top team. It’s a matchup that the Sixers could certainly use Embiid in. His status hasn’t been confirmed yet.
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