The Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Milwaukee Bucks are facing health concerns as they trailed 2-1 in their playoff series going into Game 4s on Sunday.
Joel Embiid scored 50 points in the 76ers’ first win against the New York Knicks in Game 3, but he played with a brace on his left knee and revealed he’s dealing with lingering symptoms of Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis.
Kawhi Leonard admitted his right knee didn’t respond well after Game 2, his first game in over three weeks, in the Clippers’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
The Bucks are waiting for Giannis Antetokounmpo to debut in their series against the Indiana Pacers, while Damian Lillard aggravated an Achilles tendon injury in a Game 3 loss to the Pacers.
Lillard, who was seen limping at times, underwent an MRI on his Achilles, while Antetokounmpo’s clearance to play is uncertain after a pregame workout.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers expressed concern for Lillard and doubted Antetokounmpo’s clearance, praising his team’s resilience amid injuries.
