May 01, 2026

Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Saturday; full injury reports ahead of Game 7

When the Sixers and Celtics play a do-or-die game on Saturday night, both teams should be at full strength.

By Adam Aaronson
PhillyVoice Staff

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One of the biggest games of Joel Embiid's life is up next.

Joel Embiid (post-appendectomy surgery recovery) is probable for Sixers-Celtics Game 7 on Saturday night in Boston, according to the Sixers' initial injury report for the game unveiled on Friday:

The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow's Game 7 @ Boston:

Joel Embiid – post appendectomy surgery recovery – PROBABLE
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) May 1, 2026

Jayson Tatum, who appeared to be dealing with a calf issue in Thursday's Game 6, is also not listed on the injury report. As has been the case for most of the series, Boston's report is clean.

Saturday is primed to feature an all-hands-on-deck matchup between two teams at full strength who have traded haymakers for six games.

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