Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates as the team pulls ahead of the Miami Heat during the last minute of the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Miami. The 76ers defeated the Heat 109-105. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates as the team pulls ahead of the Miami Heat during the last minute of the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Miami. The 76ers defeated the Heat 109-105. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Philadelphia 76ers guard Joel Embiid, left, drives while defended by Memphis Grizzlies center Trey Jemison (55) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid dribbles down the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, and Kyle Lowry celebrate during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Injured Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid stands during a timeout in the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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)
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates as the team pulls ahead of the Miami Heat during the last minute of the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Miami. The 76ers defeated the Heat 109-105. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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