76ers Stay Alive in Playoff Race
The Philadelphia 76ers rallied past the Grizzlies 139-129 despite being shorthanded, keeping their playoff hopes alive [https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/76ers_rally_past_grizzlies_139_129_stay_alive_in_playoff_race/s1_17396_43579765]. Who were the two biggest stars missing from the lineup?
The two biggest stars missing were Joel Embiid, due to an oblique strain, and Tyrese Maxey, who has a finger injury. Maxey is expected to be out for at least three weeks because of a tendon injury. Embiid's injury occurred in a game against the Miami Heat on February 26th. VJ Edgecombe also missed the previous three games with a back contusion but returned for this game. He took over point guard duties with Maxey out. Edgecombe highlighted his return with a two-handed dunk. Cameron Payne had a career night, scoring 32 points and making all eight of his 3-point attempts. Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed 31 points and 12 rebounds. The 76ers overcame a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
