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The Philadelphia 76ers center suffered a thumb injury in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors. He is on track to play Game 4 on Saturday.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, there may be a torn thumb in Embiid but he plans to play through it.
According to USA Today's Ky Carlin, Doc Rivers said after Friday's practice that he was good and that he was able to participate fully in practice.
One of the best players in the NBA this season is also a candidate for the Most Valuable Player award. Through 68 games, the 28-year-old has averaged 30.6 points, 11.9rebounds and 4.2 assists.
In the three games against the Raptors, he has averaged 27.7 points, 13 rebound and two assists.
It is difficult for the 76ers to replace his production when he is out. It is good news for Philadelphia that he will likely suit up on Saturday, because players like DeAndre Jordan, Paul Reed and Paul Millsap could see time filling in for him.
The Raptors are in danger of being swept by the 76ers, especially since they hold a 2-0 series lead.
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