Despite having been ruled out for Game 3 less than 24 hours ago, Joel Embiid has reportedly cleared an important hurdle as he works his way back from injury.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported the MVP candidate big man cleared concussion protocols ahead of Friday night’s 76ers-Heat matchup. Philadelphia hosts Miami at 7 p.m. ET.
Embiid has yet to appear in Philadelphia’s second-round series against the Heat after suffering an orbital fracture and mild concussion in Game 6 against the Raptors on April 28.
Charania reported Thursday the Sixers listed Embiid as “out” for Game 3.