Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. missed shootaround Tuesday morning ahead of Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks.
Joel Embiid scored 50 points to lead the 76ers to a needed Game 3 win over the Knicks and afterward addressed his recent diagnosis with a condition that has affected the left side of his face.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who upped his scoring average to 25.9 points per game and was a first-time All-Star this season, edged the Bulls' Coby White for the NBA's most improved player.
Joel Embiid declared Philadelphia is going to win its first-round playoff series despite a stunning rally by the Knicks on Monday night and amid complaints about the officiating.
The 12 members of the Team USA men's basketball team were announced before the NBA playoffs because managing director Grant Hill and the rest of the leadership already had the group they wanted in place.