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Joel Embiid (orbital, thumb) starting for 76ers in Game 4 on Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will start Sunday in the team's game against the Miami Heat.

What It Means:

In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, despite an orbital fracture and a sprained right thumb, Embiid has received the green light to take the court. He'll man the starting center spot, trying to even up the series at two games apiece. Isaiah Joe, meanwhile, has been ruled out due to a sprained right ankle.

Our models project Embiid for 24.7 points, 12.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 50.3 FanDuel points across 37.5 minutes of action.

Source: Philadelphia 76ers

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