Joel Embiid's Preseason Debut Expectations
Nick Nurse couldn't name a full starting lineup ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The main objective is to get Joel Embiid through the game healthy. As Nurse stated:
See how he reacts in-game, see how he reacts out of game. But just getting him out there is the main thing and then just see what he looks like.
Embiid's reaction, both mentally and physically, will be crucial. The Sixers have planned a limited number of minutes for his return to the court, with Nurse noting:
I think it'll be fairly short.
Author's summary: Embiid's preseason debut expected to be brief.
- Game: Preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Objective: Get Joel Embiid through the game healthy
- Planned minutes: Limited, expected to be fairly short