The Nets won’t have to plan for Joel Embiid Saturday afternoon when they try to avoid a first round sweep at Barclays Center. Embiid has been ruled out of the game with a right ankle sprain and there’s no guarantee that the 7-footer and likely MVP will be available for Game 5 on Monday in Philadelphia.
Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN were first with the news...
ESPN Sources with @Ramonashelburne: An MRI revealed Sixers star Joel Embiid suffered a sprained right knee and will miss Game 4 vs.