The 76ers can still lead 3-1 in the first-round series against the Raptors, which also means that the 76ers are likely to easily make it through the first round in the next game. However, there are still worrying situations for the 76ers, as 76ers homer Joel Embiid has reportedly confirmed injuries to a torn thumb:
However, it should be noted that Joel Embiid is expected to undergo surgery after the playoffs.
In response, 76ers head coach Doug Rivers also responded to Joel Embiid's injury questions:
"The MRI just confirmed what we thought," Rivers said, "but it doesn't change anything, the treatment procedure is still the same, literally nothing changes, it's just that we know the specifics." ”
Even if it's just a thumb injury, it remains to be seen whether it will affect Joel Embiid's next game.
Finally, it needs to be discussed that the US media Sam Di Giovanni made the following 3 bold predictions for the 76ers' next game 5 against the Raptors:
3. Joel Embiid scored 40 points
2. Harden played the best game in the series
The 1.76-man gentleman swept the Raptors
Given the 76ers' overall strength advantage, they do have a good chance of winning the first round of the series against the Raptors in a gentlemanly sweep in Game 5.