Despite having been ruled out for Game 3 less than 24 hours ago, Joel Embiid has reportedly cleared an important hurdle as he works his way back from injury.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported the MVP candidate big man cleared concussion protocols ahead of Friday night’s 76ers-Heat matchup. Philadelphia hosts Miami at 7 p.m. ET.
Kyle Neubeck of The Philly Voice later reported the team upgraded the star center to “doubtful.”