Jimmy Butler and his Miami Heat are currently making easy work of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The team is up 2-0 in the second round against the 76ers, who can’t seem to figure out how to stop or even slow down the Heat.
However, it has to be mentioned that the 76ers are supremely short-staffed because they are without their lead player, Joel Embiid.
Embiid suffered a head injury before the series began and is currently out because of concussion protocols.
Every Philly fan wants Embiid back – and so does Butler.
Joel Embiid has Jimmy Butler's vote for MVP. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/FWoleMuvhP
— theScore (@theScore) May 5, 2022
Speaking about Embiid’s absence, Butler said he is eager to see him back on the floor.
“I want him to get right, because we want to play against who I call the MVP,” Butler said about Embiid.
It looks like Butler might get his wish and could be squaring off against Embiid soon.
Butler Vs Embiid
The latest reports from inside the 76ers camp say that Embiid really might play in Friday’s Game 3 against the Heat.
Embiid has cleared concussion protocol and even participated in the team’s shootaround practice.
He is also getting fitted for a face mask in hopes that he can suit up for the big game.
That’s not good news for the 76ers – it’s great news.
The team is desperately missing the All-Star big man and has completely collapsed without him.
The possibility of Embiid’s return is a surprise, considering just a couple of days ago head coach Doc Rivers said that he had “many steps to go through” before he was playing again.
And on Wednesday, it was reported that Embiid still couldn’t even use his cellphone because the brightness of the screen was bothering him because of the concussion.
Hopefully, Embiid really is healthy enough to play.
If he’s not, the 76ers might be dead in the water.
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