PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers play host to the Miami Heat in the 7 vs. 8 play-in tournament game on Wednesday with the No. 7 seed on the line. The winner will go on to play the New York Knicks in Round 1 of the playoffs while the loser will prepare for another play-in game.
The Sixers will be healthy for this one. Joel Embiid, who was originally listed as questionable due to knee injury management, will play. The Sixers have won eight in a row since his return. Embiid has played in five of those games, and Philadelphia will look to earn another important win on Wednesday.
KJ Martin was also listed as questionable. He will play as well.
Joel Embiid and KJ Martin gonna play
Starters:
Kyle Lowry
Tyrese Maxey
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid #Sixers— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) April 17, 2024
The Heat will certainly be a tough matchup. They have been in this situation before as they have gone from the play-in to the finals in 2023. Philadelphia will need all hands on deck to get the job done.
Tipoff from the Wells Fargo Center is set for 7 p.m. EDT.
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