Embiid didn't contribute much in Game 1 exactly, but can they get right against the Knicks without him? For one, Stephen A. Smith seems to think it's wise. From 76ers Roundtable on that: Stephen A. Smith Praises 76ers As "Wise" for Ruling Joel Embiid Out [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c659677b-7322-40e0-acc1-75b75c1fca26.jpeg] Stephen A. Smith Praises 76ers As "Wise" for Ruling Joel Embiid Out NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith believes it's smart for the Philadelphia 76ers to sit Joel Embiid for Game 2. [https://roundtable.io/sports/nba/76ers/news/stephen-a-smith-praises-76ers-as-wise-for-ruling-joel-embiid-out]