Sixers Confirm Joel Embiid's Status Before Rivalry Matchup Vs. Celtics

Neither the Celtics nor the 76ers entered Friday night's rivalry battle at full strength, but the biggest question centered around the status of the reigning league MVP Joel Embiid and whether or not he'd suit up. Embiid did travel with Philadelphia to Boston, but he wasn't present during the morning shootaround due to an illness.