Celtics rout 76ers 128-96, spoil Joel Embiid's post-appendectomy return

Joel Embiid says of his return to the floor that, “It was tough because i had some complications after the surgery” “I don’t want to get into the detail”

Payton Pritchard broke the game open early and the Celtics cruised from there. Joel Embiid returned for Philly and it might have done more harm than good. Here's my initial reaction from Philadelphia.

The last time Embiid spoke in Philly, he was annoyed at Morey for not letting him play against the Wizards. Today he was asked about his relationship with management. Instead of answering, he spent 2 minutes talking about the keys to getting back in the series against Boston. youtu.be/g1dhCy0CuYg

Embiid posted an impressive 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists only 17 days removed from an emergency appendectomy. While his performance was admirable, it didn't make a difference.

There are people who somehow think Embiid plays up his injuries instead of seeing the truth for what it is: a completely broken organization that has failed to capitalize on Joel Embiid's career.

Joel Embiid says he had some complications after the surgery, but still came back in 17 days.

You’ll really know he’s dead when zombie Joel Embiid plays BSN in Puerto Rico

Tyrese Maxey in particular has made it clear that he deserves to be the Sixers primary scorer and that the Sixers deserve him as their primary scorer, writes columnist David Murphy.

Complete domination, Celtics beat the Sixers in every quarter winning game 4 by 32 to go up 3-1, winning both games in Philly. Time to go home and close this one out! Celtics hit 25 3s and beat the Sixers by 45 points from beyond the arc, you just can’t beat that Go Celts!

The Celtics spoiled Joel Embiid’s return from an appendectomy and beat the 76ers 128-96 for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. trib.al/3lG2YXu

I was pro joel embiid from befire the draft, i was pyshced they got him even though there was going to be a wait...but by this point, he's missed enough games SINCE his 'rookie' year that I'm over it. Yeah it's great when he plays but he doesn't play enough to be a marquee piece (paid like one...

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Does Joel Embiid feel like he’s in a better place with Sixers management since the April 1 incident? “We in the playoff(s)… that’s what we’re focused on. I think we’re trying to do the best job possible to try to make sure that I get back on the court. The focus is on the playoffs.”

Joel Embiid Fires Back At Lebron's Media Pawns Drawing Narratives On Him Being A Starter On Team USA #nba #nbasky youtu.be/eZU5FR77Snk

Payton Pritchard Gives 76ers Brutal Joel Embiid Reality Check https://www.rawchili.com/nba/719078/ Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Payton Pritchard, Boston Celtics Before the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics tipped…