Sixers middle Joel Embiid described his latest bout with COVID-19 following his return to play Saturday.
“It hasn’t been good. That jawn hit me arduous,” Embiid said. “I actually thought I wasn’t going to make it. It was that dangerous. So I’m simply grateful to be sitting right here. I struggled with it, however I’m simply glad that I bought over it and I’m right here doing what I love with some good folks.”
Embiid returned to motion on Saturday after lacking 9 video games due to well being and security protocols. He scored 42 factors and added 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in his return, however Philadelphia fell 121–120 in double-overtime to the Timberwolves.
He reportedly examined optimistic for COVID-19 on Nov. 8 amid an outbreak of the virus on the group. Tobias Harris, Isaiah Joe and Matisse Thybulle had all been positioned within the league’s well being and security protocols prior to Embiid’s reported optimistic check.
Embiid added of his COVID-19 bout that he “could not breathe” at occasions and had complications “worse than a migraine.”
“I did not suppose I was going to play tonight,” Embiid mentioned. “To me, it is a miracle I performed this many minutes, but it surely’s good. Tonight is on me. I turned the ball over an excessive amount of [four times] and missed a pair free throws.”
With the loss, Philadelphia dropped to 10–10 on the season. They host the Magic on Monday with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
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