The Philadelphia 76ers are riding high after a 1-point win against the 18-time championship-winning side Boston Celtics. The Sixers now travel back to Philadelphia and are gearing up for their home opener against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night, though a few key players are still sidelined. Both teams enter the matchup at 1-0 after impressive season-opening wins, setting the stage for an early Eastern Conference test at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. The spotlight, however, shifts back to Joel Embiid’s availability.

The reigning MVP is officially cleared to play and isn’t listed on the injury report, marking his second appearance since offseason knee surgery. The Sixers, though, are making a calculated approach to keep the Number 21 safe from any major injury. Against the Celtics, he l

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