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Joel Embiid's Playoff Availability Key For 76Ers Success

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid watches from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum

The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for the postseason, but the spotlight once again falls on their star player, Joel Embiid, and his ongoing battle with injuries. Despite his impressive resume as an MVP, scoring champion, and perennial All-Star, Embiid's postseason availability remains a major question mark.

Embiid, who recently scored 70 points in a single game, has been plagued by various injuries throughout his career, including a recent tweak to his surgically repaired left knee. While he is expected to play in the upcoming play-in game against the Miami Heat, his durability for a deep playoff run is uncertain.

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