Report: Embiid 'doing everything possible' to play Game 3

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has reportedly cleared concussion protocol and is "doing everything possible" to play in Friday's Game 3 against the Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. 

76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid has cleared concussion protocols. Dealing with orbital fracture and a torn ligament in thumb, Embiid is doing everything possible to be available to play in Game 3 tonight vs. Miami.

Embiid is still dealing with an orbital fracture and a torn ligament in his thumb suffered in the opening round against the Toronto Raptors. 

The MVP candidate missed the first two games of the series in Miami after suffering a mild concussion and orbital fracture late in Philadelphia's series-clinching Game 6 victory over Toronto. 

Embiid, 28, had a career season in 2021-22, recording 30.6 points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists over 68 games. 

The 76ers dropped the first two games against the Heat with the series shifting to Philadelphia on Friday.