To get it out of the way, Joel Embiid remains doubtful (according to Doc Rivers) for Game 1 against the Celtics Monday night.
But despite a discouraging report Saturday night, Rivers did offer a glimmer of hope on Embiid after practice Sunday.
“Yeah, there’s been optimism all along, but there’s also realism,” Rivers told reporters. “You’ve got to be realistic. And I just don’t know. Still doubtful, but he’s improving daily. That’s good for us.”
Rivers said that Embiid still isn’t really practicing — he’s not running and is mostly just doing some shooting on the side.