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Joel Embiid has ‘no idea’ what’s going on with injury ahead of Game 1 vs. Nets

Joel Embiid still has “no idea” if he will be able to play in Game 1 of the 76ers first-round playoff series against the Nets.

The All-Star center confirmed his questionable status to reporters in Philadelphia one day before Saturday’s series opener.

The 7-footer missed five of the Sixers’ final seven games due to left knee soreness, an issue he has been experiencing since the All-Star break.

Nets coach Kenny Atkinson had said Thursday that Brooklyn is “planning on him playing” and preparing accordingly.

“We’ll adjust if he doesn’t play,” Atkinson said.