Brooklyn Nets' Joel Embiid Fully Cleared For Game 2 Against The Celtics

Back on April 20, Joel Embiid suffered a sprained right knee during their first round matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.

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Fortunately, the Sixers were able to finish the series without him in Game 4 and complete the sweep

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As they advanced to the semifinals, they faced the Boston Celtics on

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May 1, and many fans believed they would lose without Embiid in the lineup.

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However, the Sixers proved them wrong again and pulled off another win without Embiid on their roster

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James Harden handled business on Monday and exploded for 45 points to defeat Boston 119-115.

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A few days later, Embiid was crowned NBA MVP for the first time in his career

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a special moment for the African-born, as he became his fifth consecutive winner outside the USA.

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