The Philadelphia 76ers have just swept the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA playoffs, allowing star center Joel Embiid time to heal for the second round. This is great news for the 76ers, who have been relying on Embiid to be the centerpiece of their team all season.
Embiid has been dealing with a knee injury since late March, and the 76ers had been hoping that he would be able to play through it in the first round. However, it became clear that he was not at full strength and the team decided to rest him for the first round. This decision paid off, as the 76ers were able to sweep the Nets without Embiid.
Now that the 76ers have advanced to the second round, Embiid will have more time to heal and get back to full strength. This is a huge boost for the team, as Embiid is one of their best players and a key part of their success. He is averaging 27.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game this season and his presence will be critical if the 76ers want to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The 76ers will face either the Boston Celtics or the Washington Wizards in the second round, depending on how that series plays out. Either way, having Embiid back at full strength will be a huge advantage for the 76ers. With him in the lineup, they have a much better chance of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The 76ers have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season and they have a real chance of making a deep run in the playoffs. With Embiid healthy and ready to go, they are in a great position to make a run at an NBA championship.
