The Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to avoid the 3-1 hole when they play host to the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of their Round 1 series on Sunday. After relinquishing home court advantage back to the Celtics with a Game 3 loss, the Sixers will be looking to even the series before this series shifts back to the TD Garden.As far as the injury report is concerned, Joel Embiid is listed as doubtful for Game 4 on Sunday. The big fella has not played since April 6 after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on April 9 while in Houston.
It would be a remarkable recovery for him to make this return so quickly when comparing it to previous NBA players who had the procedure, but he is working hard to get back on the court.Kelly Oubre Jr. is listed as questionable due to right adductor soreness. Injury report for tomorrow vs. Boston for Game 4:DOUBTFUL: Joel Embiid (post appendectomy surgery recovery)QUESTIONABLE: Kelly Oubre Jr. (right adductor soreness) #Sixers— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) April 25, 2026If Embiid can't go, then the Sixers will continue to rely on Adem Bona and Andre Drummond to produce in the middle.
Tip off with the Celtics is set for 7 p.m. EDT on Sunday night.This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Full injury report for Joel Embiid, Sixers vs. Celtics in Game 4